Behold the Handmaid

Behold the Handmaid...
Whom the Son of God obeyed
Humble and blest,
She held Him to Her breast

Behold the Handmaid,
Her Babe in a manger laid
Gabriel said, "Do not be afraid"

With Her baby She fled,
She saw His blood shed
She laid Him in the tomb,
The Divine fruit of Her womb

By suffering She was consumed,
For three days entombed
Into Heaven assumed
With a jeweled crown, and flowers perfumed

Behold the Handmaid
Servant of the Trinity
With Jesus She played;
With Jesus She prayed

Queen assumed, Mother and Son reunite
With strength, joy, and magnificent might