Saturday, March 8, 2008

Ave Regina Cælorum

Again, trying to stay literal, the Lenten hymn to Our Lady.


Hail, O Queen of heaven high,
Angels' Mistress, hail, we cry!

Gate of heaven, root most bright
From which sprang creation's light!

Joyful be, O maiden fairest,
Of all virgins brightest, rarest!

Farewell, fairest, full of grace;
Pray to Christ for all our race.

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