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O bright Mother of Mercy so pure and so brave
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We honour your virtue and dignity praise
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Every angel salutes you, the Earth calls you blessed
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We look to you, Mother, for mercy and rest
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Blessed one
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God exalted you, daughter, and called you in time
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To offer your womb, to bring forth the Divine
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You were willing to serve, though you knew not a man
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You trusted in God and said "Yes" to His plan
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Blessed one
[Verse 3]
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Your consent to God's Spirit was fruitful and free
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Accepting God's Son in a great mystery
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For the Lord, you remained ever Virgin in faith
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Delivered by doubt and assisted by grace
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Blessed one
[Verse 4]
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Now we hail you, O daughter of mercy and light
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O pray we embrace peace and good, love and right
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You are splendid, enthroned above moon, star and Earth
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O Queen of the Heavens, your Son saved the world!
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Blessed one
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Blessed one
