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O bright Mother of Mercy So pure and so brave
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We honour your virtue And dignity praise
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Every angel salutes you, The Earth calls you blessed.
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We look to you Mother,
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Ave! Ave!
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Ave! Ave!
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Ave! Ave!
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Blessed one
[Verse 2]
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God exalted you, daughter, And called you in time
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To offer your womb, To bring forth the Divine
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You were willing to serve, Though you knew not a man
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You trusted in God And said "Yes" to His plan
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Ave! Ave!
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Ave! Ave!
A B
Ave! Ave!
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Blessed one
[Verse 3]
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Your consent to God's Spirit Was fruitful and free
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Accepting God's Son In a great mystery
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For the Lord, you remained ever Virgin in faith
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Delivered by doubt And assisted by grace
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Ave! Ave!
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Ave! Ave!
A B
Ave! Ave!
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Blessed one
[Verse 4]
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Now we hail you, O daughter Of mercy and light
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O pray we embrace peace And good, love and right
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You are splendid, enthroned Above moon, star and Earth
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O Queen of the Heavens Your Son saved the world!
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Ave! Ave!
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Ave! Ave!
A B
Ave! Ave!
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Blessed one
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Ave! Ave!
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Ave! Ave!
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Ave! Ave!
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Blessed one
