sounds of joy

sounds of joy have put to flight
all the sadness of the night:
now a maid beyond compare
hears her praises fill the air:
virgo maría.

who is she whom angels sing,
making all creation ring?
she it is who wins our praise,
as on earth our voice we raise:
virgo maría.

queen of virgins, maiden mild,
hear me, take me for your child.
ever my protector be;
bring eternal life to me:
virgo maría.

mighty godhead, three in one,
while eternal ages run,
look to mary, full of grace,
and forgive the human race:
virgo maría.