The New English Hymnal ‎#180b

180b. Ave, maris Stella

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. Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Hail, O Star that pointest
• Title: Ave, maris Stella
• Author: Athelstan Riley, 1858-1945
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: The Blessed Virgin Mary; Office Hymn; The Christian Year: Festivals and Other Holy Days: Proper; The Annunciation: March 25th
• Source: Latin, c. 9th century
• Copyright: Tr. By permission of Oxford University Press (from "English Hymnal")
• Notes: Now Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: AVE MARIS STELLA
• Composer (attributed to): John Richardson, 1816-79
• Key: E Major
• Source: Arundel Hymns, 1896; either composed or arranged by Richardson