Mystery of the Incarnation

FIFTEENTH CHANT The infinite Word dwelt among men but was not removed from those above, for divine condescension needed no change of place. His birth was of a Virgin overshadowed by the Spirit of God, who heard these hymns of: Hail, O sanctuary of God whom no place can bind; Hail, O gate of the sublime mystery. Hail, O message hidden from the unfaithful; Hail, O unquestionable pride of those who do believe. Hail, O sacred chariot of Him who rides upon the Cherubim; Hail, O holy abode of Him who sits upon the Seraphim. Hail, O you who reconciled things opposed; Hail, O you who united virginity and motherhood. Hail, O you by whom iniquity was abated; Hail, O you by whom paradise was opened. Hail, O key of the kingdom of Christ; Hail, O hope of eternal blessedness. Hail, O Virgin and Bride ever pure. R. Hail, O Virgin and Bride ever pure. SIXTEENTH CHANT All the orders of angels were amazed at the great event of your incarnation, for they saw the God beyond all reach, become a man accessible to all, walking among us and listening to us all chanting: Alleluia! R. Alleluia!