Laudis Corona ‎#4

4. Our Lady's Expectation

1 Like the dawning of the morning
On the mountain's golden heights,
Like the breaking of the moonbeams
On the gloom of cloudy nights;
Like the secret told by angels,
Getting known upon the earth,
Is the Mother's expectation
Of Messiah's speedy birth.

2 Thou wert happy, blessed Mother,
With the very bliss of heaven,
Since the angel's salutation
In thy raptured ear was given;
Since the Ave of that midnight,
When thou wast anointed Queen,
Like a river overflowing
Hath the grace within thee been.

3 And what wonders have been in thee
All the day and all the night,
While the angels fell before thee,
To adore the Light of Light;
While the glory of the Father
Hath been in thee as a home,
And the scepter of creation
Hath been wielded in thy womb.

4 Thou hast waited, Child of David!
And thy waiting now is o'er!
Thou hast seen Him Blessed Mother!
And wilt see him evermore!
Oh! His Human Face and Features,
They were passing sweet to see;
Thou beholdest them this moment;
Mother, show them now to me!

Text Information

• First Line: Like the dawning of the morning
• Title: Our Lady's Expectation
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1880

Tune Information

• Name: [Like the dawning of the morning]
• Key: G Major or modal