Full Lyrics
VERSE 1
Ave Ma—ria! O Maiden, O Mother.
Proudly Thy children are calling on Thee.
Thine are the graces unclaimed by another,
Sinless and Beautiful star of the sea.
CHORUS
Mater Amabilis, ora pronobis,
pray for Thy children who call upon Thee.
Ave Sanctissima! Ave Purissima!
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 succor are calling; Sinless and Beautiful star of the sea.
VERSE 3
Ave Maria! Thou portal of Heaven; harbour of refuge, to Thee do we flee.
Lost in the darkness by stormy winds driving; shine on our pathway, fair star of the sea.
