Oh, Holy Mary, dwelling place of God

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O holy dwelling place of God.

O holy temple of the Word.

O Holy Mary, holy mother of God.

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O radiant star of heaven , illuminating the night;

Reflection of the Son, our source of life and light.

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O blest beyond all others, of ev’ry land and race,

Possessing in your soul the fullness of God’s grace.

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From heav’n the angel Gabriel annouced the ancient plan

And humbly you accepted to bear the God made man.

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With joy beyond all measure you cared for God’s own Son

And pondered in your heart the new age now begun.

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Exquisite was your sorrow, unequaled was the loss

You suffered when your son was raised upon the cross.

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All praise and adoration we sing now to your Son

Who reigns in highest heaven and has the vic’try won.

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