What Is Ave Maria Song About

Ave maria!, song setting, the third of three songs whose text is derived of a section of sir walter scotts poem the lady of the lake (1810) by austrian composer franz schubert. Spiritually, ave maria is a powerful expression of faith, devotion, and hope. As a prayer to the virgin mary, it represents a plea for divine intervention and guidance, asking for marys intercession with god on behalf of the petitioner.