Ave Maria, Light of Christmas

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Ave Maria, Light of Christmas

Ooo—Ave Maria—
Ooo—lux de caelis—

Silent night begins to shine—
Promise born in holy time—
Hope descends from heaven’s throne—

Hail, O Mary, full of grace,
Heaven’s wonder fills this place,
In the hush of starry skies,
God made flesh before our eyes.

From your “yes” the world awakes,
Love is born for mercy’s sake,
Through the child you hold so near,
Every heart is drawn to cheer.

Ave Maria, gratia plena,
Dominus tecum, lux serena,
Rejoice, rejoice, Emmanuel,
God with us, with us to dwell.

Holy Mary, sing Noel!
Heaven rings its silver bell!

Blessed mother, chosen one,
You embrace God’s holy Son!

Pray for us this Christmas night,
Lead us to the newborn Light!

Christ is born, let earth proclaim,
Glory be His saving name!

In a manger, meek and mild,
Sleeps the everlasting Child,
Shepherds kneel and angels sing,
Peace on earth to all He brings.

Gold and myrrh and humble hay,
Heaven meets our world this day,
From this night all sorrow flees,
Wrapped in mercy, born in peace.

Benedicta tu in mulieribus,
Spes mundi, salus gentibus,
Ave, ave, Emmanuel,
God with us, with us to dwell.

Holy Mary, full of grace,
Guide us to His resting place,
Pray for us, O mother dear,
Christ our Savior now is here!

Nunc et in hora—
Hora nostra—
Mortis nostrae—
Amen, amen—

Now and at our final breath,
Life is born to conquer death.

Ave Maria, full of grace!
Pray for us, O blessed one!
Till our earthly race is run!

Gloria in excelsis Deo!
Gloria, gloria—Noel!
Unto us a Child is given,
Peace on earth and joy of heaven!

Ave Maria…
Amen.