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527. Virgin-Born, We Bow before You

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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 Herber, 1783-1826 (alt.)
• Meter: 88 77 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1996
• Scripture:
  Luke 11:27
• Topic: Christmas Season; Family Life; Holy Family; Mary, Mother of God

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