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A Virgin Queen in Bethlehem

from The Wexford Carols by Caitríona O'Leary

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Another victim of time, this Devereux carol is no longer sung in Wexford and its tune has been forgotten. I sing it to “Lulle Me Beyond Thee” from Playford’s English Dancing Master, 1651.

lyrics

A Virgin queen in Bethlehem,
This day brought fourth our saviour,
To our young king, we’ll praise and sing, And victory for ever
Hail sovereign Prince our souls defence, O! Welcome heavenly stranger,
Is there no inn nor place for him,
But in a stall or manger?
God one and three that great decree, In Heaven’s high council signed, Poor man to make of his own shape, For lasting joys designed,
The son himself for our relief To pay for our transgression, A man to be offered so free, With love beyond expression.
When his throne shall shine on clouds sublime With all Heaven’s choirs attended,
May we then stand at his right hand
To see his foes confounded.
O! God that snake made us to break Thy laws and did confound us,
Jesus we see what it cost thee,
We’ll sin no more forgive us.

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from The Wexford Carols, released November 18, 2014
Caitríona O'Leary, lead vocals

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Caitriona O'Leary

Caitríona is known for her performances of Early Music and Traditional Irish song. She has recorded over twenty critically acclaimed albums. The Wexford Carols with Tom Jones, Rosanne Cash, and Rhiannon Giddens, reached #1 on Billboard.

She has performed at Royal Albert Hall, Lincoln Center, Radio City Music Hall, Halle Handel Festival, Beethovenfest Bonn, Utrecht Early Music Festival, etc.
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