Nona - Hymnus
19 December, 2021
Hymnus
1. Ternis horárum términis
1. As the third and last of the hours comes around
Volútis dante Dómino,
as a gift from the Lord,
Trinum perfécte et únicum
of the Triune and Perfect God,
Ipsum devóti psállimus.
we devotedly sing.
2. Sacrum Dei mystérium
2. The holy mystery of God,
Puro tenéntes péctore,
Keeping in a pure heart,
Petri magístri régula
we observe the rule of Master Peter,
Signo salútis pródita.
as a sign of the wonders of salvation.
3. Et nos psallámus spíritu,
3. And we praise in spirit,
Hæréntes sic apóstolis,
clinging to the apostles,
Ut plantas adhuc débiles
that our weak steps
Christi virtúte dírigant.
they may guide to the virtue of Christ.
4. Deo Patri sit glória
4. Glory to God our Father
Eiúsque soli Fílio
and to his only Son
Cum Spíritu Paráclito,
with the Spirit Paraclete
In sempitérna sǽcula.
into eternal ages.
Amen.
Amen.