Vesperas - Hymnus
21 November, 2021
Hymnus
1. Te sæculórum Príncipem,
1. We acknowledge you,
Te, Christe, Regem Géntium,
O Christ, Ruler of the ages,
Te méntium, Te córdium
King of the nations,
Unum fatémur árbitrum.
Only Judge of minds and hearts.
2. Quem prona adórant ágmina
2. You before whom the hosts of heaven fall down,
Hymnísque laudant cǽlitum,
Worship and laud with hymns,
Te nos ovántes ómnium
While we salute you
Regem suprémum dícimus.
As supreme King of all.
3. O Christe, Princeps Pácifer,
3. O Christ, Prince of peace,
Mentes rebélles súbjice,
You make subject rebellious minds
Tuóque amóre dévios
And by your love gather
Ovíle in unum cóngrega.
To one fold those who wandered away.
4. Ad hoc cruénta ab árbore
4. For this with open arms
Pendes apértis brácchiis,
You hung upon the bloody tree
Diráque fossum cúspide
And revealed a heart burning with love
Cor igne flagrans éxhibes.
And pierced with the harsh spear.
5. Ad hoc in aris ábderis
5. For this you hide on altars
Vini dapísque imágine,
Under the form of wine and food,
Fundens salútem fíliis
Salvation for your sons,
Transverberáto péctore.
Pouring out from your pierced side.
6. Jesu, tibi sit glória,
6. O Jesus, to you be glory,
Qui cuncta amóre témperas,
Who moderates all things in your love,
Cum Patre, et Sancto Spíritu,
With the Father and nourishing Spirit,
In sempitérna sǽcula.
Through all ages.
Amen.
Amen.