Virgin full of grace purest of our race.\nHear the children, O Mary!\nMaiden of gladness, banish our sadness,\nPray for us, O pray for us, O Mary.\n2. Mary, plead for us, intercede for us;\nHope of sinners, O Mary, thou art the portal\nTo life immortal?\nPray for us, O pray for us, O Mary! Pray for us.\n3. Queen of saints above, wondrous in thy love,\nRise to shield us, O Mary! Show us O Mother,\nJesus, our brother:\nPray for us, etc.\n4. Star of ocean bright, splendour in the night, guide us homeward,\nO Mary! Help, we implore thee,\nThy sons before thee:\nPray for us, etc.