
Author: Thomas Ken, 1637-1711 Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 11 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Her Virgin eyes saw God incarnate born,
When she to Bethl'em came that happy morn;
How high her raptures then began to swell,
None but her own omniscient Son can tell.
2 As Eve when she her fontal sin reviewed,
Wept for herself and all she should include,
Blest Mary with man's Saviour in embrace
Joyed for herself and for all human race.
3 All saints are by her son's dear influence blest,
She kept the very Fountain at her breast;
The Son adored and nursed by the sweet Maid
A thousandfold of love for love repaid.
4 Heaven with transcendent joys her entrance graced,
Next to his throne her Son his Mother placed;
And here below, now she's of heaven possest,
All generations are to call her blest. Topics: The Blessed Virgin Mary; The Christian Year Festivals and Other Holy Days: Proper; The Annunciation March 25th Used With Tune: FARLEY CASTLE
Her Virgin eyes saw God incarnate born