Hail, Queen of heaven, the ocean star

Hail, Queen of heaven, the ocean star,
Guide of the wanderer here below,
Tossed on life’s sea, I claim thy care,
Save me from peril and from woe.
Mother of Christ, Star of the Sea,
Pray for the wanderer, pray for me.

O gentle, chaste, and spotless Maid,
My sinful soul I place to thee,
Remind thy Son that He has paid,
My ransom from 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 I cry,
Assuage my sorrows, calm my fears,
And soothe with hope my misery,
Refuge in grief, Star of the Sea,
Pray for the mourner, pray for me.

And while to Him, Who reigns above,
In Godhead one, in Person three,
The Source of life, of grace, of love,
Homage I pay on bended knee,
Do thou, bright Queen, Star of the Sea,
Pray for thy children, pray for me.