Author: M. Owen Lee, CSB, b.1930 Meter: 8.4.8.4.7.7.7.4.5 Appears in 54 hymnals Scripture: Luke 1:40-42 Lyrics: 1 Hail, holy Queen enthroned above,
O María.
Hail, Queen of mercy and of love,
O María.
Triumph, all ye Cherubim;
Sing with us, ye Seraphim.
Heav'n and earth resound the hymn:
Salve, Salve,
Salve Regína.
2 The cause of joy to all below,
O María.
The spring through which all graces flow,
O María.
Angels, all your praises bring;
Earth and heaven, with us sing;
All creation echoing:
Salve, Salve,
Salve Regína.
3 O gentle, loving, holy one,
O María.
The God of light became your Son,
O María.
Triumph, all ye Cherubim;
Sing with us, ye Seraphim.
Heav'n and earth resound the hymn:
Salve, Salve,
Salve Regína. Topics: Mary, Mother of God; Assumption of Mary August 15th; Immaculate Conception December 8th; Blessed Virgin Mary; Angels; Incarnation; Jesus Christ; Joy; Music; Praise; Song; Worship and Adoration Used With Tune: SALVE REGINA COELITUM Text Sources: Salve, Regina, mater misericordia, c.1080; tr. Roman Hymnal, 1884
Hail, Holy Queen Enthroned Above