Sarum Sequence: Visitation BVM

Celebremus in hac die,
Festum domus Zachariae
Laudibus lætitiæ.

Contemplemur ibi gestum
Et de festo fiat festum
Jam domus Ecclesiae.

Thema jam solemnitatis
Copiosae caritatis

Gratia recolitur;

Quam Elisabeth beata
Senectute fecundata
Suscepisse scribitur.

Orbis totus gratuletur,
Toto corde veneretur
Dulcis visitatio,

Compassivi cordis benignitas,
Excessiva status humilitas
Sacra consolatio.

In introitu Maria:

Prolem, matrem, prophetiae
Spiritus illuminat.

Confortata genitum
Roborata debitum
Felix parens terminat.

Ergo festi hanc auctricem

Lauda Dei genitricem,

Sion, ex pnecordiis.

Quidquid dicas de beniga,
minus est a laude digna
Debitis praeconiis.

Visitatrix in montanis
Visitatrix in his planis,
Sis matris Ecclesise.

Medicina Christiana,

Quod non valet vis humana,
Fiat dono gratia:.

Benedicta mulierum,

Sidus maris, lumen verum,
Maestum consolare clerum
Populum irradia.

Benedicto ventris tui
Fructu dona nobis frui,
Sicque simus semper sui
In perenni gloria. Amen.

Let us celebrate with joyful praise on this day the feast of the house of Zechariah. Lest us ponder the deed there and that from this feast comes another feast, now in the house of the Church. The theme of this solemnity is to recall the grace of abounding love. Which blessed Elizabeth, fertile in old age, received, as it is written. The whole world rejoices and with whole heart venerates this sweet visitation. The goodness of a compassionate heart, the humility of station, holy consolation, when Mary enters, the Spirit of prophecy enlightens the child and mother, The happy mother, comforted and strengthened, gives birth to the long sought child. Therefore, O Zion, from the heart praise the Mother of God, the authority for this feast. Whatever you may say about this kind Lady, it is too little worthy praise compared to the hymns we owe her. Visitor in the hill country, be also a visitor of Mother Church in these lowlands, Through the gift of grace be medicine for Christians, which human power cannot attain; Blessed among women, Star of the Sea, true light, console the sadden clergy, shine upon the people. Blessed is the fruit of your womb, grant that we enjoy your fruitful gifts, so we may always belong to your Son, in eternal glory. Amen.