Ave Maris Stella
Ave seaward star, God's Mother fair, Virgin e'er, ethereal joyous gate: E'en as Gabriel's greeting took Eve's name, Making it reversed, let peace reign here, And sinners' chains dissolve and light shine forth, Repel all evil, good things rather bring, Indeed a Mother, prayers bear to the King: Savior that Thou bore for us to birth. Singular of virgins and all-meek, Take sin, give meekness, chastity its place, Educe us to life pure and journey safe, Led thus e'er we'll exult Christ Jesus seeing. Laud be to Father and to Most High Son, And Holy Ghost, eternal Three in One.