Ave Maria

Mary, sing with joyful heart:

You shall bear Emmanuel!

Virgin Mother, full of grace,

Pray for us to God, your Son!

Ave, ave, ave, Maria!

Ave, ave, ave, Maria!

Sing, my soul, of God's great love!

Sing, my heart, your song of joy!

Praise his wonders, praise his name,

Praise his gift of God, my Son!

Ave, ave, ave, Maria!

Ave, ave, ave, Maria!

Angels sing as shepherds watch:

Praise to God, his peace on earth!

Christ the Savior, Shepherd-King,

Sleeps in straw in David's town!

Ave, ave, ave, Maria!

Ave, ave, ave, Maria!

Now I see the world's true light!

Glory shines on Israel!

God's great glory, Christ the Lord,

Comes to claim his dwelling-place!

Ave, ave, ave, Maria!

Ave, ave, ave, Maria!

Where is Jesus, child of grace?

Here, in God my Father's house!

Where the Son is, there is God!

I am God's new house of prayer!

Ave, ave, ave, Maria!

Ave, ave, ave, Maria!