Of one that is so fair and bright
Velut maris stella, [Like a star of the sea]
Brighter than the day is light,
Parens et puella: [Both mother and maiden]

I cry to thee, thou see to me,
Lady, pray thy Son for me,
Tam pia, [So pure]
That I may come to thee.
Maria!

All this world was forlorn
Eva peccatrice, [Because of Eve, a sinner]
Till our Lord was y-born
De te genetrice. [Through you, his mother]
With ave it went away
Darkest night, and comes the day
Salutis; [Of salvation
The well springeth out of thee.
Virtutis. [Of virtue]

Lady, flow'r of ev'rything,
Rosa sine spina, [Rose without thorn]
Thou bare Jesu, Heaven's King,
Gratia divina: [By divine grace]
Of all thou bear'st the prize,
Lady, queen of paradise
Electa. [Chosen]
Maid mild, mother es Effecta.
Effecta. [You are made]