Ave Maria!
Maiden mild!
O listen to a maiden's prayer!
For thou canst hear amid the wild
Tis thou, tis thou canst save amid despair
We slumber safely 'til the morrow,
Tho' we, by men, outcast, reviled
O maiden! See a maiden's sorrow
O mother, hear a suppliant child!
Ave Maria!
Stainless styled!
If thy air and earth the essence
From this their wonted haunt exiled
Shall flee before thy holy presence
We bow beneath our care so laden
To thy dear guidance reconciled
Then hear, O maiden, simple maiden!
And for a father hear a child!
Ave Maria!