Author: Athelstan Riley, 1858-1945 Meter: 6.4.6.6 Appears in 13 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Hail, O Star that pointest
t'wards 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 gently pleading.
4 Jesu’s tender mother,
make the 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. Topics: Advent; Year B Advent 4 Scripture: Luke 1:26-38 Used With Tune: AVE MARIS STELLA Text Sources: Latin (c. 9th century)
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