Matutinum - Hymnus
10 February, 2023
Hymnus
1. Hymnis angélicis ora resólvimus,
1. Let us melt angelic hymns with our lips
Dum terréna fluunt nocte siléntia :
While the earthly silences flow into the night;
Cæléstes módulos virgo Scholástica
The virgin Scholastica commands heavenly
Puris méntibus ímperat.
Melodies to pure minds.
2. Gentis Nursíadum stémmate nóbilis,
2. Noble for the lineage of Norcia,
Agni virgíneo fœ́dere clárior,
Brighter than the virginal covenant with the Lamb,
Sponsi perpétuis fragrat odóribus,
Fragrant with the eternal perfumes of the Bridegroom,
Cordis vúlnere púlchrior.
More beautiful for the wound of the heart.
3. Fervens innócuis páscitur ígnibus,
3. Fiery She feeds on innocent flames,
Et majóra petit pábula cáritas;
Her love for her requires more fertile pastures:
Ut frater súperum gáudia dísserat,
Let the Brother speak to her of heavenly joys,
Virgo fórtior ímpetrat.
She asks the Virgin so strongly.
4. O noctis plácidæ dúlcia témpora !
4. O sweet moments of a clear night!
Quæ cæli dápibus pectus inébriant,
Which intoxicate the heart with heavenly food,
Dum pandit cúpidis sermo vicárius
While the vicar discourse reveals divinity
Jesu numen amábile.
Lovable of Jesus to the cupids.
5. Cordis vera quies, ínclyta Trínitas,
5. O inclita Trinity, true peace of heart,
Quæ vultus sátias lúmine cǽlites :
Satisfy the sky with the light of your face:
Sit te dulce loqui, dúlcius ássequi,
May it be sweet to talk about You, sweeter to follow You
Et per sǽcula pérfrui.
And enjoy yourself for everlasting centuries.
Amen.
Amen.