Laudes - Hymnus
08 November, 2023
Hymnus
1. Salvéte, cedri Líbani,
1. We greet you, cedars of Lebanon,
Plantæ viréntes Ordinis,
Leafy trees of our Order.
Quæ prata nunc cæléstia
Now among the fields of heaven
Implétis almo gérmine.
You are spreading your vigorous branches.
2. Vos Trinitátis glória
2. The eternal glory of the Trinity
Ætérna circumpléctitur:
It surrounds you;
Vos aura Matris Vírginis
The light breath of the Virgin Mother
Mulcet piis favóniis.
It caresses you like a soft breeze.
3. Vos Angelórum cúriæ
3. The choirs of angels
Cingunt choréa pérpetim,
They surround you with their endless rounds;
Et írrigant puríssimi
In its pure waters,
Æternitátis rívuli.
The eternal springs bathe you.
4. O ínclytæ propágines,
4. Illustrious branches,
Vestros juváte fílios:
Come to the aid of your children;
In valle mæsta débiles
Strengthen us, weak offspring,
Nos roboráte súrculos.
Planted in the valley of tears.
5. Sit laus Patri, cum Fílio,
5. Praised be the Father and the Son
Simúlque dulci Flámini,
And the sweet breaths of the Spirit,
Læti quibúscum vívitis
With whom do you live in joy
In sempitérno lúmine.
Of the eternal light.
Amen.
Amen.