And the Virgins Name was Mary

'And the Virgin's name was Mary.' Let us speak a few words upon this name, which signifiers 'Star of the Sea,' and suiteth very well the Maiden-Mother, who may sweetly be likened unto a star. A star giveth forth her rays without any arm to herself; and the Virgin brought forth her Son without any harm to herself; and the Virgin brought forth her Son without any hurt to her virginity. . . . O thou, whosoever thou art , that knows thyself to be here not so much walking upon firm ground as battered to and fro by the gales and storms of this life's ocean if thou wouldest not be overwhelmed by the tempest, keep thine eyes fixed upon Mary, call on Mary . . . . If thou follow her, thou wilt never go astray. If thou pray to her, thou wilt never have need to despair. If thou keep her in mind, thou wilt never wander. If she hold thee, thou will never weary. If she help thee, thou wilt reach home safe at the last: and so, thou wilt prove by thyself how meetly it is said, 'And the Virgin's name was Mary.'

Mary, Mother and Queen,
Bring us at length where the angels lean.
Choir on choir beneath thy Grace; 
Bring us all to that hidden place.