CPWI Hymnal ‎#746

746. O Glorious maid, exalted far

1 O Glorious maid, exalted far
beyond the light of burning star,
from him who made thee thou hast won
grace to be mother of his Son.

2 That which was lost in hapless Eve
thy holy offspring did retrieve:
the tear-worn sons of Adam's race
through thee have seen the heavenly place.

3 Thou wast the gate of heaven's high Lord,
the door through which the light hath poured.
Christians, rejoice, for through a maid
to all mankind is life conveyed.

4 O Jesu, Virgin-born, to thee
eternal praise and glory be,
whom with the Father we adore
and Holy Spirit, evermore.

Text Information

• First Line: O Glorious maid, exalted far
• Latin Title: O gloriosa Domina
• Author: Venantius Fortunatus, 530-600
• Translator: Percy Dearmer, 1867-1936
• Meter: L.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Topic: Saints' and Other Holy Days: The Blessed Virgin Mary
• Notes: A higher setting of IVYHATCH is found at 197

Tune Information

• Name: IVYHATCH
• Composer: Bertram Luard-Selby, 1853-1918
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: G Major