VocalEssence Ensemble Singers, Mari Scott, soloist

Sung in Latin
O Virgin most wise,
whom Gabriel, sent from heaven,
messenger of the highest king,
called to witness the one full of grace.

Your son calls you the wife of the maker of all
and the mother of God,
and the blessed spirit
calls you to be a dwelling place.

You are called the star of the sea,
that in between cliffs
and the dark whirlwinds
shows us a haven of salvation.

Through you our ancient fathers
burst forth from the vile prison;
through you the star-bearing gates
are flung wide for us.

Hear, O child-bearing virgin
and mother, who alone are chaste.
Mary, hear your servants
as they pray, we beseech you.

Dispel the gloom of our mind,
break through the ice of our heart.
Under your protection
keep us safe who seek refuge in you.

Alleluia.
—Translation by Edward Tambling