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24. Ave domina
Ave domina,
celi regina.
celi regina.
[1]
Worship be the birth of thee,Quem portasti Maria,
Both in bower and in city
Ave domina.
2
For thro our sins we were forlorn,Infernali pena,
But now shall us save that thou hast borne;
Ave domina.
3
Almighty Goddës will it was,Felix fecundata,
That upon thee shall light his grace;
Ave domina.
4
Y-blessëd be thou, maidë mild,Que semper es amica
Betweenë mankind and the Child;
Ave domina.
5
Lady, queen of paradise,Mater Dei electa,
Thou bare our Lord, that high Justice;
Ave domina.
6
With mirth and all solempnityNato canunt omnia;
Thou burd of ble, welcome thou be;
Ave domina.
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