Hail, Queen of Heaven (Ocean Star) | Traditional Marian Hymn | Emmaus Music

Hail, Queen of Heaven (the Ocean Star) is a much-loved traditional Catholic Marian hymn, invoking Mary as Mother of Christ and Star of the Sea. With themes of guidance, prayer, hope and trust, this Emmaus Music recording is offered for Marian devotion, parish and school worship, the Rosary, pilgrimages, the Month of Mary and feast days of the Blessed Virgin Mary. 🎹 Looking for the instrumental version? Listen here:    • Hail, Queen of Heaven (Instrumental)  |  M...   🌐 Explore Emmaus Music Hymns, prayers and resources for the journey of faith: https://emmausmusic.com/ 🌹 Hymns for the Assumption of Mary Pray with our collection of Catholic Marian hymns for the Solemnity of the Assumption:    • Hymns for the Assumption of Mary  |  Beaut...   Explore music and reflection for the feast: https://emmausmusic.com/liturgical-ye... 🎼 Track outline 00:00 Introduction 00:08 Verse 1: Hail, Queen of Heaven... 01:07 Verse 2: O gentle, chaste, and spotless maid... 02:06 Verse 3: Sojourners in this vale of tears... 03:06 Verse 4: And while to him who reigns above... 🎵 About this hymn Hail, Queen of Heaven, the Ocean Star is a traditional Marian hymn associated with the English Catholic priest and historian John Lingard (1771–1851). Its imagery of Mary as “Star of the Sea” presents Our Lady as a guide for Christians journeying through the joys, difficulties and uncertainties of life. The traditional melody was arranged by Henri Frederick Hemy (1818–1888). The hymn remains especially suited to Marian celebrations, pilgrimages, parish and school prayer, the Rosary and feast days of the Blessed Virgin Mary. 💬 Join the conversation Does Hail, Queen of Heaven have a special place in your own memories of prayer — perhaps from school, parish life, pilgrimage or Marian devotion? You are very welcome to share below. 📜 Credits & licensing Words: John Lingard (1771–1851) Music: Traditional melody, arranged by H. F. Hemy (1818–1888) Performance and recording: Emmaus Music #HailQueenOfHeaven #MarianHymns #HymnsToMary #CatholicHymns #EmmausMusic