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Hail, Queen of Heav'n (Stella Maris)
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · Simon Biazeck
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Hail, Queen of Heav'n (Stella Maris) by Simon Biazeck — Lyrics
Hail, Queen of heav’n, the ocean star,
Guide of the wand’rer here below:
Thrown on life's surge, we claim thy care –
Save us from peril and from woe.
Mother of Christ, Star of the sea
Pray for the wand’rer, pray for me.
O gentle, chaste, and spotless Maid,
We sinners make our prayers through thee;
Remind thy Son that he has paid
The price of our iniquity.
Virgin most pure, Star of the sea,
Pray for the sinner, pray for me.
Sojourners in this vale of tears,
To thee, blest advocate, we cry;
And while to Him Who reigns above
Pity our sorrows, calm our fears
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About Hail, Queen of Heav'n (Stella Maris)
Simon Biazeck’s Hail, Queen of Heav’n sets the familiar Marian antiphon, Stella Maris, in a sacred hymn for SATB choir. The text invokes Mary as a guide and protector, the “ocean star” who intercedes for sinners. The music opens with a gentle interplay between the voices, soon swelling to a richer, homophonic texture that clearly enunciates the hopeful message. As the text progresses, the choir’s lines weave together, creating a warm sound that reflects the plea for intercession. The piece builds to moments of confident affirmation before returning to the contemplative simplicity of the opening, embodying the trust and reverence expressed in the familiar words.
