STAR OF OCEAN, LEAD US

96\nStar of ocean, lead us;\nGod for mother claims thee,\nEver-Virgin names thee;\nGate of heaven speed us.\n2. Ave to thee crying\nGabriel went before us;\nPeace do thou restore us,\nEva’s knot untying.\n3. Loose the bonds that chain us,\nDarkened eyes enlighten,\nClouded prospects brighten,\nHeavenly mercies gain us.\n4. For thy sons thou carest;\nOffer Christ our prayingStill thy word obeying -\nWhom on earth thou barest.\n5. Purer, kinder maiden\nGod did never fashion;\nPureness and compassion\nGrant to hearts sin-laden.\n6. From that sin release us,\nShield us, heavenward faring; -\nHeaven, that is but sharing\nIn thy joy with Jesus.\n7. Honour, praise and merit\nTo our God address we;\nThree in One confess we,\nFather, Son, and Spirit.