Full Lyrics
REFRAIN
Mater Amabilis, ora pro nobis!
Pray for thy children who call upon thee;
Ave Sanctissima, purissima!
Sinless and beautiful Star of the Sea!
VERSE 1
Ave Maria! O Maiden, O Mother,
Fondly thy children are calling on thee,
Thine are the graces unclaimed by another,
Sinless and beautiful Star of the Sea!
VERSE 2
Ave Maria! The night shades are falling,
Softly our voices arise unto thee,
Earth's lonely exiles for succour are calling,
Sinless and beautiful Star of the Sea!
VERSE 3
Ave Maria! Thy children are kneeling,
Words of endearment are murmured to thee;
Softly thy spirit upon us is stealing
Sinless and beautiful Star of the Sea!
VERSE 4
Ave Maria! Thou portal of Heaven,
Harbour of refuge, to thee we do flee:
Lost in the darkness, by stormy winds driven,
Shine on our pathway, fair Star of the Sea!
