Matutinum - Hymnus
01 October, 2022
Hymnus
1. Nomen decúsque cóncinant
1. Let all who lovingly avow
Terésiæ almæ vírginis
Those gifts the Christ Child came to share
Qui sancta divi Párvuli
Acclaim Thérèse’s virtues now
Credunt amántque múnera.
And praise her name in song and prayer.
2. Carméli summos vértices
2. Her patroness and mother chose
Patróna Mater déligit:
The lofty peaks of Carmel’s height
Terésia illuc ádvolat,
And there Thérèse in fervor goes
Sponsi premens vestígia.
To follow Christ, her one delight.
3. Affláta Jesu númine
3. Inspired by Jesus to convey
Secréta pandit grátiæ;
Amazing secrets of his grace,
Magístra mundo símplices
She taught the world the simple way
Infántium docet vias.
Of childhood that the Gospels trace.
4. At júbilum non éxprimit
4. Yet joy itself could not portray
Omnes amóris ímpetus;
The surge of her immense desire
Nec septa magnos cláudere
Nor cloister walls have strength to stay
Ejus valent anhélitus.
A love that swept the world like fire.
5. Laus, honor, virtus, glória
5. Praise, honor, power, glory
Deo Patri et Fílio,
To God the Father and to the Son,
Sancto simul Paráclito
As with the Holy Paraclete,
In sæculórum sǽcula.
Through the centuries.
Amen.
Amen.