Laudes - Hymnus
19 December, 2021
Hymnus
1. Magnis prophétæ vócibus,
1. With mighty voices the prophets
Veníre Christum núntiant,
proclaim that Christ is coming,
Lætæ salútis prǽvia,
the preceding grace of our glad salvation
Qua nos redémit, grátia.
by which he redeemed us.
2. Hinc mane nostrum prómicat
2. Wherefore our morning sparkles
Et corda læta exǽstuant,
and hearts grow warm with joy,
Cum vox fidélis pérsonat
when the faithful voice sounds,
Prænuntiátrix glóriæ.
the forerunner of glory.
3. Advéntus hic primus fuit,
3. That first Advent he came not
Puníre quo non sǽculum
to punish the world
Venit, sed ulcus térgere,
but to wipe away tears
Salvándo quod períerat.
by saving what was perishing.
4. At nos secúndus prǽmonet
4. But the second coming warns
Adésse Christum iánuis,
that Christ is at the door to reward
Sanctis corónas réddere
the saints with crowns
Cælíque regna pándere.
and open the kingdom of heaven.
5. Ætérna lux promíttitur
5. Eternal light is promised
Sidúsque salvans prómitur;
and a saving star foretold,
Iam nos iubar præfúlgidum
now a brightly shining ray of heaven
Ad ius vocat cæléstium.
calls us to judgement.
6. Te, Christe, solum quǽrimus
6. You, O Christ,
Vidére, sicut es Deus,
alone we seek to see as God
Ut perpes hæc sit vísio
that this never-ending vision may
Perénne laudis cánticum.
be sung with eternal praises.
Amen.
Amen.