Worship (3rd ed.) ‎#403

403. Virgin-born, We Bow before You

1 Virgin-born, we bow before you:
Blessed was the womb that bore you;
Mary, Mother meek and mild,
Blessed was she in her Child.
Blessed was the breast that fed you:
Blessed was the hand that led you;
Blessed was the mother's eye
Watching o'er your infancy.

2 Blessed she by all creation.
Who brought forth the world's salvation.
Blessed they who ever blest,
Love you most and serve you best.
Virgin-born, we bow before you:
Blessed was the womb that bore you:
Mary, Mother meek and mild,
Blessed was she in her Child.

Text Information

• First Line: Virgin-born, we bow before you
• Title: Virgin-born, We Bow before You
• Author: Reginald Heber, 1783-1826 (alt.)
• Meter: 88 77 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Scripture:
  Luke 11:27
• Topic: Mary Mother of God; Christmas Season; Holy Family; Mary, Mother of God; Family Life; Song

Tune Information

• Name: MON DIEU PRETE MOI L'OREILLE
• Composer (attributed to): Louis Bourgeois, c. 1510-1561
• Harmonizer: Claude Goudimel, 1505-1572 (alt.)
• Meter: 88 77 D
• Key: g minor