Unequalled Virgin, the second ornament br Of the human race, whose dignity has not diminished br Her humility, nor has humility lessened her generosity of heart, br O rare Mother of her own Creator! br br You have crushed the head of the serpent whose venom br Has poisoned the entire world. br You assumed your place in Heaven above the angels' choir br And there, glorified, you partake of eternal joy. br br For our souls you are like a moon br Which reflects the rays of eternal br Charity, as our grievous sinfulness br br Descends on us like a night's dark shadow. br Lead us to the morning dawn br And show us the light of your Sun which we all desire.