Jesu Corona Virginum (Hymn for Virgins by St. Ambrose)

Jesu, the Virgins' Crown, do Thou Accept us as in prayer we bow; Born of that Virgin whom alone The Mother and the Maid we own. Amongst the lilies Thou dost feed, With Virgin choirs accompanied— With glory decked, the spotless brides Whose bridal gifts Thy love provides. They, wheresoe'er Thy footsteps bend, With hymns and praises still attend; In blessed troops they follow Thee, With dance, and song, and melody. We pray Thee therefore to bestow Upon our senses here below Thy grace, that so we may endure From taint of all corruption pure. Amen.