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O Dayspring, come and illuminate us: poet praises Earendel, the brightest of angels, sent to man upon Middle-earth. O Emmanuel: poet praises God, the rule of all, and invites him to come in His own person. O Joseph: poet praises Joseph, telling first the story of Joseph’s disbelief and anguish over Mary’s pregnancy and then celebrating Mary’s virginity. Podcast: Play in new window | Download The poem is usually divided into three parts, Christ A, B, and C, corresponding to the Advent, the Annunciation and the Last Judgment. Christ A is comprised of sections based on the Latin Antiphons for the liturgy of Advent. O King of Nations: the poet praises Christ for being the wall-stone that the builders had rejected but which is now the cornerstone of the hall. O key of David and Scepter of the House of Israel: The poet blesses Christ for leading the way to heaven and then begins speaking of Mary, a young woman without sin. O Jerusalem: The poet praises the heavenly Jerusalem. O Virgin of Virgins: The poet praises Mary and gives Mary’s speech confirming her virginity and noting the the curse of Eve is now overcome. Podcast: Play in new window | Download |
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