Star of sea and ocean,
Star of sea and ocean,
Gateway to man’s heaven,
Mother of our Maker,
Hear our prayer, O Maiden.
Welcoming the Ave
Of God’s simple greeting
You have borne a Saviour
Far beyond all dreaming.
Loose the bonds that hold us
Bound in sin’s own blindness
That with eyes now opened
God’s own light may guide us.
Show yourself our mother
He will hear your pleading
Whom your womb has sheltered
And whose hand brings healing.
Gentlest of all virgins,
That our love be faithful
Keep us from all evil
Gentle, strong and grateful.
Guard us through life’s dangers
Never turn and leave us,
May our hope find harbour
In the calm of Jesus.
Sing to God our Father
Through the Son who saves us
Joyful in the Spirit
Everlasting praises.
Ralph Wright.