Mittit ad virginem: II. Accede nuntia

Accede nuntia, dic Ave cominus;

Dic Plena gratia, dic Tecum Dominus,

Et dic Ne timeas.

Virgo suscipias Dei depositum

In quo perficias casta propositum

Et votum teneas.

Audit et suscipit puella nuntium;

Credit et concipit, et parit Filium,

Sed admirabilem.

Conciliarium humani generis,

Et Deum fortium et Patrem posteris

In pace stabilem.

Qui nos salvet per omnia saeculorum saecula. Amen.

Peter Abelard (1079-1142)

Translation:

Approach with the message, say ‘Hail’ close by;

say ‘Full of grace’, say ‘The Lord is with you’,

and say ‘Fear not’.

Virgin, receive what God has entrusted

by which you may maintain your goal of chastity

and keep your vow.

The girl hears and understands the message;

she believes and conceives, and bears the Son,

the wonderful.

Counsellor of the human race,

God of the strong, and Father of posterity,

steady in peace.

Who will save us for all ages of ages. Amen.