254. Hail, O Star that pointest

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.

Text Information
First Line: Hail, O Star that pointest
Title: Hail, O Star that pointest
Translator: Athelstan Riley, 1858-1945
Meter: 64 66
Language: English
Publication Date: 2000
Scripture:
Topic: Advent; Year B: Advent 4
Source: Latin (c. 9th century)
Copyright: © Oxford University Press. Used by permission form the "English Hymnal"
Notes: Now Public Domain
Tune Information
Name: AVE MARIS STELLA
Composer: John Richardson, 1816-1879
Meter: 64 66
Key: F Major
Source: "Arundel Hymns" (1896)
Notes: John Richardson is the composer or arranger; A lower setting is provided



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