Hail, Holy Queen Enthroned Above
Contractus Hermannus • English
Primary Scripture: Luke 1:40-42
Verse 1
Hail, holy Queen enthroned above; O Maria! Hail, mother of mercy and of love, O Maria!
Chorus
Triumph, all ye cherubim; Sing with us, ye seraphim! Heav'n and earth resound the hymn: Salve, salve, salve, Regina!
Verse 2
Our life, our sweetness here below, O Maria! Our hope in sorrow and in woe, O Maria!
Chorus
Triumph, all ye cherubim; Sing with us, ye seraphim! Heav'n and earth resound the hymn: Salve, salve, salve, Regina!
Verse 3
And when our life-breath leaves us, O Maria! Show us thy Son, Christ Jesus. O Maria!
Chorus
Triumph, all ye cherubim; Sing with us, ye seraphim! Heav'n and earth resound the hymn: Salve, salve, salve, Regina!
Scripture References
Reference 1
- luke 1:40-42
Reference 2
- luke 2:19
Reference 3
- luke 11:27
Reference 4
- revelation 12:1-6