Laudes - Hymnus
03 December, 2022
Hymnus
1. Inclytus rector pater atque prudens
1. Distinguished governor and prudent father,
Cujus insígnem cólimus triúmphum,
Whose illustrious triumph we honor,
Iste Conféssor sine fine lætus
This confessor reigns
Regnat in astris.
Eternally happy in heaven.
2. Ipse dux clarus fuit et magíster,
2. He was recognized as a guide and teacher,
Exhibens sacræ documénta vitæ
Showing testimonies of holy life
Ac Deo semper sátagens placére
And caring about pleasure
Péctore mundo.
Always to God with a pure heart.
3. Nunc eum nisu rogitémus omnes,
3. Now with diligence we all pray,
Abluat nostrum pius ut reátum,
So that, merciful, wash away our sins,
Et sua ducat prece nos ad alta
And with his prayer lead us
Cúlmina cæli.
To the high peaks of heaven.
4. Sit Deo soli decus et potéstas
4. Glory and power be to God alone,
Laus in excélsis honor ac perénnis,
Praise, everlasting honor in heaven,
Qui suis totum móderans gubérnat
Which, by directing, governs with its laws
Légibus orbem.
All the universe.
Amen.
Amen.