Matutinum - Hymnus
26 December, 2020
Hymnus
1. Festum celébre mártyris
1. Let us celebrate worthily the solemn feast
Digne colámus Stéphani,
of the martyr Stephen,
Qui primus in certámine
who was the first in the battle to glow
Palma nitet victóriæ.
with the palms of victory.
2. Martyr fidélis, cómminus
2. A Faithful martyr, illustrious in close combat
Falsis renítens téstibus,
with false witnesses,
Jesu vidébat glóriam,
he saw the glory of Jesus
Stantis Patris ad déxteram.
standing at the right hand of the Father.
3. Nunc te precámur, ínclite,
3. Now we pray to you,
Succúrre, martyr, cóncite;
O renowned martyr, come quickly to help us:
Nobis rogátus ímpetra
that your pleading might open
Cæli ut patéscat régia.
to us the long sought kingdom of heaven.
4. Lotus cruóris flúmine,
4. Washed in the stream of blood
Splendéscis alto lúmine;
you grow bright with heavenly light;
Nostri memor nunc súpplica
now be mindful of our petitions
Tecum fruámur glória.
that we may bask in glory with you.
5. Præstet favens hæc múnera
5. Favor us and grant us these gifts
Natus Puer de Vírgine,
may the Son born from the Virgin,
Cum Patre et almo Spíritu
with the Father and the loving Spirit,
Regnans per omne sǽculum.
ruling through all ages.
Amen.
Amen.