Beata viscera Mariae virginis
Pérotin Lyrics


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Beata viscera
Marie virginis
Cuius ad ubera
Rex magni nominis;
Veste sub altera
Vim celans numinis
Dictavit federa
Dei et hominis
O mira novitas
Et novum gaudium,




Matris integrita
Post puerperium.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Pérotin's song "Beata Viscera II" celebrate the blessed body of the Virgin Mary and her divine role as the mother of Jesus. The song begins by acknowledging the greatness of the King whose name she carries, emphasizing her sacred connection. The subsequent verses speak of the Virgin Mary concealing the power of divinity under her clothing, signifying her humility and the hidden nature of her role as the bearer of God. It is through this humble act that she enters into a covenant between God and humanity, revealing the miraculous and joyous nature of her virgin and motherly status. The song concludes by marveling at the wondrous novelty and new joy that arises from Mary's purity, even after giving birth.


Line by Line Meaning

Beata viscera
Oh blessed womb


Marie virginis
Of the Virgin Mary


Cuius ad ubera
Whose breasts


Rex magni nominis;
The King of great name


Veste sub altera
Concealed under the other garment


Vim celans numinis
Concealing the power of divinity


Dictavit federa
Dictated the covenant


Dei et hominis
Of God and man


O mira novitas
Oh wondrous novelty


Et novum gaudium,
And new joy


Matris integrita
Of the mother's purity


Post puerperium.
After childbirth.




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