Thy Birth, O Virgin Mother of God

Thy birth, O Virgin Mother of God,

heralded joy to all the world.

For from thou hast risen the Sun of justice,

Christ our God.

Destroying the curse, He gave blessing;

and damning death, He bestowed on us

life everlasting.

Blessed art thou among women

and blessed is the fruit of thy womb.

For from thou hast risen the Sun of justice,

Christ our God.

from The Divine Office – Matins (Morning Prayer)