Author: Athelstan Riley, 1858-1945 Hymnal: Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New #254 (2000) Meter: 6.4.6.6 Topics: Year B Advent 4 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. Scripture: Luke 1:26-38 Languages: English Tune Title: AVE MARIS STELLA
Hail, O Star that pointest