Virgin Full of Grace
Paulines Choir Lyrics
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Purest of our race,
Hear thy children,
O Mary!
Maiden of gladness,
Banish our sadness:
Pray for us, O pray for us,
O Mary!
Tota pulchra es, O Maria,
Et macula non est in te.
Mater amata, intermerata,
Ora, ora pro nobis.
Queen of saints above, wondrous in thy love,
Rise to shield us, O Mary!
Show us, O Mother, Jesus, our brother;
Pray for us, O pray for us, O Mary!
The lyrics of "Virgin Full of Grace" by Paulines Choir are a heartfelt prayer to the Virgin Mary. The song begins by addressing Mary as the purest and most gracious among all human beings. The plea is made for Mary to listen to her children, emphasizing the strong bond between Mary and her followers. As the "Maiden of gladness," Mary is asked to alleviate the sadness and worries of her devotees. The refrain repeats the request for Mary to pray for them, acknowledging her intercessory role in their lives.
The Latin verse, "Tota pulchra es, O Maria, Et macula non est in te," further extols Mary's beauty and her immaculate nature, emphasizing that she is without blemish. The phrase "Mater amata, intermerata" refers to Mary as the beloved and undefiled mother, emphasizing her purity and holiness. The final plea is for Mary to rise as the queen of saints and protect the faithful. The song concludes by asking Mary, as the mother of Jesus, to intercede for them once again.
Overall, "Virgin Full of Grace" is a song that expresses devotion and reliance on Mary's maternal care and intercession. It acknowledges her as a symbol of purity, love, and strength, and seeks her guidance and prayers in times of sadness and challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Virgin, full of grace
You, who are without sin and have been blessed with God's favor
Purest of our race
The most untainted and righteous among us
Hear thy children, O Mary!
Listen to your devoted followers, O Mary!
Maiden of gladness, Banish our sadness
You bring us joy and comfort, relieving us of our sorrows
Pray for us, O pray for us, O Mary!
Intercede on our behalf, beseech God for our needs, O Mary!
Tota pulchra es, O Maria
You are completely beautiful, O Mary
Et macula non est in te
And no blemish is found in you
Mater amata, intermerata
Beloved mother, immaculate
Ora, ora pro nobis
Pray, pray for us
Queen of saints above, wondrous in thy love
Ruler of those holy beings in heaven, admired for your extraordinary love
Rise to shield us, O Mary!
Stand up to protect us, O Mary!
Show us, O Mother, Jesus, our brother
Guide us, O Mother, show us the way to Jesus, our brother
Pray for us, O pray for us, O Mary!
Intercede on our behalf, beseech God for our needs, O Mary!
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Melvin Farrel, Angelina Gutierrez, Daughters of St. Paul
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