AVE MARIA! (English Version)

(INTRODUCTION — FEMALE SOLO, THEN CHOIR IN A SOFT HUSH)

September shines with holy light,

The bells are calling through the night,

A sacred day, a gentle prayer,

Mary's name is shining there.

(VERSE I — FEMALE SOLO)

Maria, holy name,

A light that still remains,

The Virgin Mary, pure and blessed,

Mother of God, our hope and rest.

(CHORUS — FEMALE CHOIR, PIANISSIMO → FORTE)

Ave Maria,

Ave Maria,

Ave Maria,

Ave Maria.

(VERSE II — SOLO + CHOIR RESPONSE)

O Marys, bear your name with grace,

Let holy love shine from your face.

Be proud of this blessed name,

A gift of light, a sacred flame.

(CHORUS — FULLER FEMALE CHOIR)

Ave Maria,

Ave Maria,

Ave Maria,

Ave Maria.

(VERSE III — FEMALE CHOIR, CRESCENDO)

May every step be blessed with light,

May hope remain through day and night.

May Mary's name shine bright and true,

A sacred light that lives in you.

(CHORUS — FEMALE CHOIR, CRESCENDO TO FORTE)

Ave Maria,

Ave Maria,

Ave Maria,

Ave Maria.

(DROP — FEMALE CHOIR, GRAND CLIMAX)

MARIA! — holy name!

MARIA! — sacred flame!

MARIA! — shine like a star!

MARIA! — be who you are!

(ENDING — FEMALE CHOIR, THEN DIMINUENDO)

Blessed Mary, gentle light,

Guide our hearts through day and night.

May God's love be always near,

Maria's name we hold so dear.