ave maris stella: a very SVD song

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Below is an ancient hymn to Mary called Ave Maris Stella dating back to the 8th century — a perfect summation of Mary’s role according to the meaning of her name.

Hail bright star of ocean

God’s own Mother blest,

Ever sinless Virgin,

Gate of Heavenly rest.

Taking that sweet Ave,

Which from Gabriel came,

Peace confirm within us,

Changing Eva’s name.

Break the captive’s fetters,

Light on blindness pour;

All our ills expelling,

Every bliss implore.

Show thyself a Mother;

May the Word Divine,

Born for us thine Infant,

Hear our prayers through thine.

Virgin all excelling,

Mildest of the mild;

Freed from guilt, preserve us

Pure and undefiled.

Keep our life all spotless,

Make our way secure,

Till we find in Jesus,

Joy for evermore.

Through the highest Heaven

To the almighty Three,

Father, Son and Spirit

One same glory be. Amen.

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