Ave Sanctissima, 
We lift our souls to thee;
Ora pro nobis! 
'Tis nightfall on the sea.
Watch us while shadows lie,
Far o'er the waters spread;
Hear the heart's lonely sigh;
Thine, too, hath bled.
Thou that hast look'd on death,
Aid us when death is near.
Whisper of heav'n to faith,
Sweet Mother, Sweet Mother, hear.
Ora pro nobis, 
The wave must rock our sleep.
Ora, Mater, ora, Star of the deep.

Ave Purissima, 
List to thy children's pray'r;
Audi, Maria, 
And take us to thy care.
When darkness comes o'er us,
Whilst here on earth we stay,
Thy light shine before us,
Guide of our way.
Thou that hast look'd on death,
Aid us when death is near.
Whisper of heav'n to faith,
Sweet Mother, Sweet Mother, hear.
Ora pro nobis, 
The wave must rock our sleep.
Ora, Mater, ora, Star of the deep.