Sexta - Hymnus
18 December, 2021
Hymnus
1. Dicámus laudes Dómino
1. May we sing praises to the Lord
Fervénte prompti spíritu;
with a prompt and fervent spirit;
Hora volúta séxies
the hour six
Nos ad orándum próvocat.
times cycled round calls us to prayer.
2. In hac enim fidélibus
2. Because at this hour for the faithful,
Veræ salútis glória
the grace of true salvation
Beáti Agni hóstia
by the sacrifice of the blessed Lamb
Crucis virtúte rédditur.
is rendered by the power of the cross.
3. Cuius luce claríssima
3. By whose most bright light
Tenébricat merídies,
noonday turns dark;
Sumámus toto péctore
may we receive with our whole heart
Tanti splendóris grátiam.
the grace of such great radiance.
4. Deo Patri sit glória
4. To God the Father be glory
Ejúsque soli Fílio
and to his only Son,
Cum Spíritu Paráclito,
with the Spirit Paraclete,
In sempitérna sǽcula.
in eternal ages.
Amen.
Amen.