Angelus ad Virginem |
 | 14th century French carol |
Angelus ad virginem subintras in conclave,
Virginus formidinem demulcens, inquit, Ave!
Ave, regina virginum;
Coeli terraeque Dominum
Concipies et paries intacta salutem hominum
Tu porta coeli facta, medela criminum.
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The angel came to the Virgin,
entered her chamber and,
dispelling her fear, said:
Hail, Queen of virgins; thou
shalt conceive the Lord of
heaven and earth and, untouched,
shalt bring forth salvation for
mankind, thou, gate of heaven,
healer of sinners.
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Quomodo conciperem quae virum non cognovi?
Qualiter infringerum quod firma mente vovi?
Spiritus Sancti gratia,
Perficiet haec omnia;
Ne timeas, sed gaudeas, secura quod castimonia
Menebit in te pura Dei potentia.
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How shall I conceive, as I know
not a man? How shall I break
the strong bonds of my vow?
The grace of the Holy Spirit
shall accomplish it. Fear not,
but rejoice, for by the power
of God thy chastity and purity
shall endure.
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Ad haec virgo nobilis respondens inquit ei:
Ancilla sum humilis omnipotentis Dei.
Tibi coelesti nuntio,
Tanti secreti conscio,
Consentiens, et cupiens videre factum quod audio;
Parata sum parere, Dei consilio.
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The noble Virgin answered the
angel, saying: I am Almighty
God's humble handmaiden; to
thee, heavenly messenger,
bringer of great and secret
tidings, I give my consent and,
longing to see that of which
thou tellest, am prepared to
follow God's will.
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Eia mater Domini, quae pacem redidisti
Angelis et homini, cum Christum genuisti;
Tuum exora filium
Ut se nobis propitium
Exhibeat, et deleat peccata: Praestans auxilium
Vita frui beata post hoc exilium.
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Hail, thou Mother of our Lord,
who has restored peace to the
angels and to mankind by giving
birth to Christ: entreat thy
Son to show us favour and
forgive our sins, and to
vouchsafe that we come into
life abundant upon departing
this vale of exile.
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The Choir of the Church of the Advent
Edith Ho, Director | Arranged by Sir David
Willcocks CBE, MC (1919-) |