At Lauds
1.
Just as shining dawn
Goes along to high heaven,
Splendid as the sun Mary,
Just as the moon most beautiful.
2.
Queen of the world today
Ascends the throne of glory
Having given birth to that son,
Who precedes the bringer of light.
3.
Having been taken up above the angels
She exceeds even the archangels.
One woman transcends
All the merits of the saints.
4.
Whom she has nourished in her womb,
Whom she has placed in a manger,
Now in glory she sees
The king over all fathers.
5.
For us, ask earnestly of your son,
Virgin of virgins,
Through whom he receives us,
So that he offers his to us.
6.
May there be praise to you most high…