Author: Athelstan Riley, 1858-1945 Hymnal: The New English Hymnal #180b (1986) First Line: Hail, O Star that pointest Lyrics: 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. Topics: The Blessed Virgin Mary; Office Hymn; The Christian Year Festivals and Other Holy Days: Proper; The Annunciation March 25th Tune Title: AVE MARIS STELLA
Ave, maris Stella
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