Holding an Astrolabe
Scholars try to quibble that “it is disputable” that Hermannus Contractus was the author of Salve Regina.
But we can honor him as the patron of this fine hymn.
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| 1. Hail, holy Queen enthroned above, O Maria! Hail, Mother of Mercy and of Love, O Maria! Refrain |
Triumph, all ye cherubim, Sing with us, ye seraphim! Heav’n and earth resound the hymn: Salve, salve, salve, Regina! |
| 2. Our life, our sweetness here below, O Maria! Our hope in sorrow and in woe, O Maria! Refrain |
3. As exiles all to you we cry, O Maria! Come, soothe with hope our misery. O Maria! Refrain |
| 4. Turn then, most gracious advocate, O Maria! T’ward us your eyes compassionate, O Maria! Refrain |
5. O gentle, loving, holy one, O Maria! Make us each day more like your Son, O Maria! Refrain |
| 6. And when from death to life we’ve passed, O Maria! Show us your Son, our Lord, at last, O Maria! Refrain |
Amen. |