CPWI Hymnal ‎#744

744. Hail, O Star that pointest

1 Hail, O Star that pointest
towards the port of heaven,
thou to whom as maiden
God for Son was given.

2 When the salutation
Gabriel had spoken,
peace was shed upon us,
Eva’s bonds were broken.

3 Bound by Satan’s fetters,
health and vision needing,
God will aid and light us
at thy gentle pleading.

4 Jesu’s tender mother,
make thy supplication
unto him who chose thee
at his incarnation;

5 that, O matchless maiden,
passing meek and lowly,
thy dear Son may make us
blameless, chaste and holy.

6 So, as now we journey,
aid our weak endeavour,
till we gaze on Jesus,
and rejoice for ever.

7 Father, Son and Spirit,
Three in One confessing,
give we equal glory,
equal praise and blessing.

Text Information

• First Line: Hail, O Star that pointest
• Latin Title: Ave maris stella
• Author: Anonymous
• Translator: John Athelstan Laurie Riley, 1858-1945
• Meter: 6.6.6.6
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Topic: Saints' and Other Holy Days: The Blessed Virgin Mary
• Source: c9th century, Latin

Tune Information

• Name: ST MARTIN
• Composer: Caspar Ett, 1788-1847 (1840)
• Meter: 6.6.6.6
• Key: E♭ Major