Sequence 91. Of the Blessed Virgin

At Easter-tide.
REFA CE. Let all Christians sound the praise
of the blessed Virgin Mary.

1. Of a son poor Eve deprived — man, but Mary One
   conceived, — Who redemption purchased for
   all sinners.

Death and life together met, — make a music
wondrous sweet ; — the Son that Mary bore
is King e'ermore.

2. " Mary ! now be telling, — O Maid in love excel-
   ling ! — how thou a mother didst become, —
   though made by Him sprung from thine
   own womb ? "
   "Angel-proof was given, — sent down to me
   from heaven, — from my womb my hope
   proceeded — but incredulous Jews never
   heeded."

Rather mighty Gabriel's word alone should we
believe in, — than Jewish legions, base and
deceiving.

Christ, we know, proceeded from the Virgin Mary
truly; — O Son and King! have mercy on
us throughly ! Amen.