There is no rose

There is no rose of such virtue as is the rose that bare Jesu.
For in this rose contained was heaven and earth in little space.
Res miranda (a wonderful thing).

There is no rose of such virtue as is the rose that bare Jesu.
By that rose we may well see that He is God in persons three.
Pari forma (of the same form).
The angels sungen the shepherds to: Gloria in excelsis Deo!
Gaudeamus (letus rejoice).

There is no rose of such virtue as is the rose that bare Jesu.
Leave me all this worldly mirth, and follow we this joyful birth;
Transeamus (let us go).

There is no rose of such virtue as is the rose that bare Jesu.

- Howard Helvey
Words traditional 15th-century carol