Virga Jesse Floruit, Canto Medieval
Adoration of The Cross
Virga Jesse Floruit, Medieval Song
The rod of Jesse has blossomed
From which he wished to be born
As it pleased him
The Lord
Became man because of the world's crime
Today Christ is born
He is born to us
Who was not known as a man
As Gabriel had said before
He is born from Mary, Emmanuel
Today Christ is born
Virgin mother of nations
Who brings salvation to all
She bore the Lord as her son
Make our sins be forgiven
Today Christ is born
Virgin of salvation, erase our sins
We seek the breasts of mercy
By which we believe you have nursed God
Today Christ is born
Who has heard such great wonders
Dear this joyful assembly
May this choir bless the Lord
In this nativity
Let our assembly sing
With such great benefit
May this choir give thanks to God
Today Christ is born
