NCH 408
Virgin-born, we kneel before thee,
Hymn Text
Verse 1
Virgin-born, we kneel before thee,
Blessed was the womb that bore thee,
Mary, Mother meek and mild,
Blessed was she in her child.
Blessed was the womb that bore thee,
Mary, Mother meek and mild,
Blessed was she in her child.
Verse 2
Blessed was the breast that fed thee:
Blessèd was the hand that led thee;
Blessèd was the watch she kept
As the Holy Christ Child slept.
Blessèd was the hand that led thee;
Blessèd was the watch she kept
As the Holy Christ Child slept.
Verse 3
Blessèd she by all creation,
Who brought forth the world's salvation;
Blessèd they, forever blest,
Who love most and serve thee best.
Who brought forth the world's salvation;
Blessèd they, forever blest,
Who love most and serve thee best.
Verse 4
Virgin- born, we bow before thee;
Blessèd was the womb that bore thee;
Mary, Mother meek and wild,
Blessèd was she in her child.
Blessèd was the womb that bore thee;
Mary, Mother meek and wild,
Blessèd was she in her child.
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