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



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