Vesperas I - Hymnus
24 March, 2023
Hymnus
1. Agnoscat omne sǽculum
1. Let all ages acknowledge
Venísse vitæ prǽmium;
That he is come who is the reward of life.
Post hostis ásperi jugum
After the enemy's cruel yoke
Appáruit redémptio.
Our Redemption appeared.
2. Isaías quae prǽcinit
2. What Isaias foretold,
Compléta sunt in Vírgine;
Has been fulfilled in the Virgin;
Annuntiávit Angelus,
An Angel announced the mystery to her,
Sanctus replévit Spíritus.
And filled her with the Holy Spirit.
3. María ventre cóncipit
3. Mary conceived in her womb.
Verbi fidélis sémine;
The Word, the faithful Seed
Quem totus orbis non capit,
Whom the whole world cannot contain
Portant puéllæ víscera.
Was carried in the Virgin's womb.
4. Adam vetus quod pólluit,
4. What the old Adam polluted
Adam novus hoc ábluit;
The new Adam has washed;
Tumens quod ille déjicit,
His sores he cast aside,
Humíllimus hic érigit.
And raises the humble.
5. Christo sit omnis glória,
5. All glory be to Christ,
Dei Paréntis Fílio,
The Son of God the Father
Quem Virgo felix cóncipit
Whome the happy Virgin conceived
Sancti sub umbra Spíritus.
Under the shadow of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Amen.