The New English Hymnal ‎#183

183. 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:
Thy 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. Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: O glorious Maid, exalted far
• Latin Title: O gloriosa femina
• Author: Venantius Fortunatus, 530-609
• Translator: Percy Dearmer 1867-1936
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: The Blessed Virgin Mary; The Christian Year: Festivals and Other Holy Days: Proper; The Annunciation: March 25th

Tune Information

• Name: IVYHATCH
• Composer: B. Luard Selby, 1863-1919
• Meter: LM
• Key: G Major