The New English Hymnal ‎#181b

181b. The Lord whom earth and sea and sky

1 The Lord whom earth and sea and sky
Adore and praise and magnify,
Who o'er their threefold fabric reigns,
The Virgin's spotless womb contains.

2 And he whose will is ever done
By moon and seas, by stars and sun,
Is borne upon a maiden's breast,
Whom God's foreseeing grace possessed.

3 How blest that Mother, in whose shrine
The very Word of God divine,
The maker of the earth and sky,
Was pleased in fleshly form to lie.

4 Blest in the message Gabriel brought,
Blest in the work the Spirit wrought,
Blest evermore, who brought to birth
The long-Desired of all the earth.

5 O Jesu, Virgin-born, to thee
Eternal praise and glory be,
Whom with the Father we adore
And Holy Spirit, evermore. Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: The Lord whom earth and sea and sky
• Latin Title: Quem terra, pontus, aethera
• Author: Venantius Fortunatus, 530-609
• Translator: J. M. Neale, 1818-66
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: The Blessed Virgin Mary; Office Hymn; The Christian Year: Festivals and Other Holy Days: Proper; The Annunciation: March 25th
• Notes: Alternative tun EISENACH 425

Tune Information

• Name: PUER NOBIS NASCITUR
• Adapter: Michael Praetorius, 1571-1621
• Harmonizer: G. R. Woodward, 1848-1934
• Meter: LM
• Key: D Major