Laudes - Hymnus
29 September, 2022
Hymnus
1. Christe, sanctórum decus Angelórum,
1. Christ, the fair glory of the holy Angels,
Rector humáni géneris et auctor,
Thou who hast made us, Thou who o'er us rulest,
Nobis ætérnum tríbue benígnus
Grant of Thy mercy unto us, Thy servants
Scándere cælum.
Steps up to heaven.
2. Angelum pacis Michael ad istam
2. Send Thy Archangel, Michael, to our succor;
Christe demítti rogitámus aulam,
Peacemaker blessed, may he banish from us
cuncta quo crebro veniénte crescant
Striving and hatred, so that for the peaceful all
Próspera nobis.
Things may prosper.
3. Angelus fortis Gábriel, ut hostem
3. Send Thy Archangel, Gabriel, the mighty,
Pellat antíquum, vólitet supérne,
Herald of heaven; may he from us mortals
Sǽpius templum cúpiens favéndo
Spurn the old serpent, watching o'er the temples
Vísere nostrum.
Where Thou art worshiped.
4. Angelum nobis médicum salútis
4. Send Thy Archangel, Raphael, the restorer
Mitte de cælis Ráphael, ut omnes
Of the misguided ways of men who wander,
Sanet ægrótos, paritérque nostros
Who at Thy biding strengthens soul and body
Dírigat actus.
With Thine anointing.
5. Hinc Dei nostri Génitrix María,
5. May the blest Mother of our God and Savior,
Totus et nobis chorus Angelórum
May the assembly of the Saints in glory,
Semper assístat, simul et beáta
May the celestial companies of Angels
Cóncio tota.
Ever assist us.
6. Præstet hoc nobis Déitas beáta
6. This He vouchsafe us, God forever blessed,
Patris ac nati, paritérque Sancti
Father eternal, Son, and Holy Spirit,
Spíritus, cujus réboat in omni
Whose is the glory which through all creation
Glória mundo.
Ever resoundeth.
Amen.
Amen.