The Burning BushRefrain:

The Burning Bush seen by MosesThe prophet in the wildernessThe fire inside it was aflame

But never consumed or injured it.

The same with the Theotokos MaryCarried the fire of Divinity

Nine months in her holy bodyWithout blemishing her virginity.

I open my mouth and proclaimAnd utter hidden mysteriesWith the praise of Virgin MaryBlessed is the pride of the human race.

Gabriel the messenger came to youWith the incarnation of the LogosThe Lord will dwell in your holy wombBlessed is the pride of the human race.

The Holy Spirit will come upon youThe Most High will overshadow youAnd you shall bear the Son of GodBlessed is the pride of the human race.

The Burning Bush seen by Moses…

The Burning BushDavid your father said of youAnd prophesied about the birthThat God will be held in your bosomBlessed is the pride of the human race.

All that was said has been fulfilledThe proclamations and prophesiesAbout the birth of EmmanuelBlessed is the pride of the human race.

Through you, blessed and fair MaryWe were freed from slaveryGod has filled you with eternal graceBlessed is the pride of the human race.

The Burning Bush seen by MosesThe prophet in the wildernessThe fire inside it was aflame

But never consumed or injured it.

The same with the Theotokos MaryCarried the fire of Divinity

Nine months in her holy bodyWithout blemishing her virginity.

The Burning BushEach girl in Israel hoped to becomeThe mother of the Savior of the worldFrom her offspring the Messiah will comeBlessed is the pride of the human race.

But how can Mary have a sonHer life she’s given to the Holy OneBy faith she said, “Your will be done”Blessed is the pride of the human race.

The blessed daughter of JoachimAchieved what was each woman’s dreamTo be the mother of the One to redeemBlessed is the pride of the human race.

The Burning Bush seen by MosesThe prophet in the wildernessThe fire inside it was aflame

But never consumed or injured it.

The same with the Theotokos MaryCarried the fire of Divinity

Nine months in her holy bodyWithout blemishing her virginity.