Mary, Mother of God: Entrance Antiphon

Sedulius

Hail, Holy Mother, who gave birth to the King
who rules heaven and earth for ever.
(Sedulius)

Verse 1:

My heart overflows with noble words.
To the king I address the song I have made.
(Psalm 45:2)

Verse 2:

So will the king desire your beauty.
He is your lord, pay homage to him.
(Psalm 45:12)

Verse 3:

The daughter of the king is clothed with splendor;
her robes are threaded with gold.
(Psalm 45:14)

Verse 4:

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit,
as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen.
(Gloria Patri)