Matutinum - Hymnus
27 December, 2021
Hymnus
1. Virginis virgo veneránde custos,
1. Chaste, holy guardian of the Virgin Mother,
Præco qui Verbi cóleris fidélis,
honored as herald of the Word eternal,
Terge servórum fácinus tuórum,
help us, your servants, wipe away our failings,
Sancte Joánnes.
John, blest and faithful.
2. Fonte prorúmpens flúvius perénni
2. River cascading from the eternal fountain,
Curris, aréntis satiátor orbis;
running through parched earth, thirst and drought refreshing,
Hausit ex pleno, modo quod propínat,
all his heart pledges he drew from Christ’s fullness,
Péctore pectus.
heart from heart drinking.
3. Tu, decus mundi jubar atque cæli,
3. You, earthly jewel and a ray from heaven;
Impetra nostris véniam ruínis;
gain for us mercy, pardon for our failures;
Da sacraméntum penetráre summum,
grant us to fathom this most holy mystery,
Quod docuísti.
which you have taught us.
4. Patris arcánum speculándo Verbum
4. Seeing the true Word, hidden in the Father,
Grátiam fundis fídei per orbem;
faith, grace, and favor, through the earth extending,
Nos ad ætérnam spéciem fruéndam,
lead us, kind teacher, to enjoy for ever,
Dux bone, transfer.
beauty eternal.
5. Sit decus summo sine fine Christo,
5. To Christ the most high, endless praise and glory;
Sancta quem virgo génuit María,
born of the Virgin, Son of holy Mary,
Qui Patri compar Flaminíque Sancto
who with the Father and the Holy Spirit,
Regnat in ævum.
reigns through the ages.
Amen.
Amen.