John Rutter - Of a Rose, a Lovely Rose

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Of a Rose, a lovely Rose
Of a Rose is all my song
Hearken to me both old and young
How this Rose began to spring;
A fairer rose to mine liking
In all this world ne know I none
Five branches of that rose there been
The which be both fair and sheen;
The rose is called Mary, heaven’s queen
Out of her bosom a blossom sprang
The first branch was of great honour:
That blest Marie should bear the flow’r;
There came an angel from heaven’s tower
To break the devil’s bond
The second branch was great of might
That sprang upon Christmas night;
The star shone over Bethlehem bright
That man should see it both day and night
The third branch did spring and spread;
Three kinges then the branch gan led
Unto Our Lady in her child-bed;
Into Bethlem that branch sprang right
The fourth branch it sprang to hell
The devil’s power for to fell:
That no soul therein should dwell
The branch so blessedfully sprang
The fifth branch it was so sweet
It sprang to heav’n, both crop and root
Therein to dwell and be our bote:
So blessedly it sprang
Pray we to her with great honour
She that bare the blessed flow’r
To be our help and our succour
And shield us from the fiendes bond

Release Date: May 04, 2024

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"Of a Rose, a Lovely Rose" is a beautiful and reverent song composed by John Rutter. The lyrics tell the story of the rose, symbolizing the Virgin Mary, and the five branches that represent different aspects of her role in salvation history. The song speaks of the honor, power, and sweetness of Mary, and how she is a source of help, succor, and protection from evil. The music is uplifting and melodic, making it a perfect piece for worship or reflection on the beauty of the Virgin Mary. John Rutter's composition captures the essence of devotion and reverence towards the Mother of Jesus in a truly heartfelt way.

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