Love watches over the helm.

The boat is approaching the shore,
God, eternal love,
sends his Son
for the salvation of mankind.

It sails over the calm sea
and knows its destination:
it brings us generous gifts
from the noble lady.

Mary, heavenly rose,
you vessel of joy,
Queen above the stars,
deliver us from sin.

A small boat sails to us quietly
bringing the joyous news;
love watches over the helm,
the Holy Spirit is the mast.

(a poem attributed to John Tauler, OP /1300–1361/
translated by Karel Dvořák)