Ave thee saluting,
Gabriel went before us;
Peace do thou restore us,
Eva's name refuting.

Loose the bonds that chain us,
Darkened eyes enlighten,
Clouded prospects brighten,
Heav'nly mercies gain us.

For thy sons thou carest;
Offer Christ our praying
Still thy word obeying
Whom on earth thou barest.

Purer, kinder maiden
God did never fashion;
Pureness and compassion
Grant to hearts sinladen.

From that sin release us,
Shield us, heav'nward faring;
Heav'n that is but sharing
In thy joy with Jesus.