So Young -

O Virgo Virginum

So young to offer God your innocence

you, human nature’s solitary boast;

mother, of the Son of God, the host

you are obedience, giving no offense.

Through such a one, the Holy Spirit comes

from heaven to earth to turn things upside down;

the mighty from their seats of power are thrown,

the self of God incarnate in your womb.

The meek shall rise, and peace shall come on earth.

The lowly folk on the periphery,

they, in your arms, God’s very splendour see

when the Father’s only Babe, you birth. 

Your life makes possible the purposes of God

You, more than other women, we applaud.