This beautiful hymn was written for the Feast of the Annunciation by Queen Victoria's favorite poet. A convert to Catholicism, and a friend of Charles Dickens, this prolific poetess labored extensively helping the homeless and unemployed of the 19th century. Please take a moment to read about this wonderful poetess and her contributions to Catholic hymnody.

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