“ Celebrant
Gloria in excels is Deo:
Choir
Et in terra pax hominibus bonae voluntatis.
Laudamus te.
Benedicimus te.
Adoramus te.
Glorificamus te.
Gratias agimus tibi, propter magnam gloriam tuam.
Domine Deus, Rex Coelestis, Deus Pater omnipotens.
Domine Fili unigenite Jesu Christe.
Domine Deus, Agnus Dei, Filius Patris.
Qui tollis peccata mundi:
Miserere nobis.
Qui tollis peccata mundi:
suscipe deprecationem nostram. ”

“ O blessed Maid, the chant we raise
That tells the meaning of thy praise:
Thou teachest us the lesson grand
Of love for God and Fatherland.
2.
The Visions and the Voices spoke
A wondrous message: "Break the yoke
That burdens France, and crown your King,
Sweet Herald of his triumphing!"
3.
The Maid believed the great command,
And fought for God and native land:
A model she shall ever lamp
To guide her feet in court or camp.
4.
O who shall dare her glory paint?
She lived a hero, dies a Saint:
A model she shall ever stand
Of love for God and Fatherland.
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“ When hunger hid itself to die,
Where guilt in darkness dwelt,
Thy pleasant sunshine can by stealth
Thy hand and heart were felt.
4.
For charity anointed thee
O'er want and woe and pain;
And she hath crowned thee emperor
Of all her wide domain.
Vincent! Like Mother Mary, thou
Art no one's patron saint;
Eyes to the blind, health to the sick,
And life to those who faint.
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SAINTS, Feasts of Virgins
Dear Crown of all the Virgin-choir
Jesu, corona Virginum
For Unison, or Two-Part Chorus of Equal Voices
Translated by Father Caswall
P. Piel
Moderato
1. ”

“ Juravit Dominus, et non paenitebit eum:
Tu es sacerdos in aeternum secundum ordinem Melchisedech.
6.
Dominus a dextris tuis, confregit in die irae suae reges.
7.
Judicabit in nationibus, implebit ruinas:
conquassabit capita in terra multorum.
8.
De torrente in via bibet: propterea exalta bit caput.
9.
Gloria Patri, et Filio, et Spiritui Sancto.
10.
Sicut erat in principio, et nunc, et semper, et in saecula saeculorum.
Amen.
Dum esset rex
in accubitu suo, nardus mea dedit odorem suavitatis. Alleluia. ”

“ If sins of men Thou scann'st, who may stand
That searching eye of Thine, and chast'ning hand?
2.
Oh, bear our pray'rs and sighs, Redeemer blest,
And grant Thy holy souls eternal rest
And let perpetual light upon them shine;
For tho' not spotless, still these souls are Thine.
3.
To be appeased in wrath, dear Lord, is Thine ”

“ Celebrant
Credo in unum Deum.
Choir
(1)
Patrem omnipotentem factorem coeli et terrae,
visibilium omnium, et in invisibilium.
(2)
Et in unum Dominum Jusum Christum, Filium Dei unigenitum.
(1)
Et ex Patre natum ante omnia saecula.
(2)
Deum de Deo, lumen de lumine, Deum verum de Deo vero.
(1)
Genitum, non factum, consubstantialem Patri: per quem omnia facta sunt.
(2)
Qui propter nos homines, et propter nostram salutem descendit de coelis.
(1)
Et incarnatus est de Spiritu Sancto ex Maria Virgine: Et homo factus est. ”

“ The Kyrie follows (Chant or figured
music without organ) then the "Gloria" is intoned (C) the choir
beginning with "Et in terra pax" (with organ accompaniment) . The Epistle
is sung after which the "Alleluia" (D) is intoned. This is sung three
times in successively higher keys by the celebrant, unaccompanied, and
each time is repeated by the choir in the same key as taken by the
celebrant (with accompaniment, if preferred) .
Alleluia.
Confitemini Domino, quoniam bonus:
quoniam in saeculum misericordia ejus.
Laudate Dominum omnes gentes:
et collaudate eum omnes populi. ”

“ Tu ad dexteram Dei sedes in gloria Patris.
20. Judex crederis esse venturus.
All kneel here
21. Te ergo quaesumus, tuis famulis subveni,
quos pretioso sanguine redemisti.
22. Aeterna fac cum sanctis tuis in gloria numerari.
23. Salvum fac populum tuum Domine, et benedic haereditati tuae.
24. Et rege eos, et extolle illos usque in aeternum.
25. Per singulos dies, benedicimus te.
26. Et laudamus nomen tuum in saeculum, et in saeculum saeculi.
27. Dignare Domine die isto sine peccato nos custodire.
28. Miserere nostri Domine, miserere nostri. ”

“ MASS, after which the Blessed Sacrament is incensed.
2 .* PROCESSION during which the "Pange Lingua" is sung; after the
procession the
3. "TANTUM ERGO" is sung, and the Blessed Sacrament is incensed. The
"Panem de coelo, etc.," is omitted
4. THE LITANY OF THE SAINTS is chanted. 224
5. PSALM LXIX, "Deus in adjutorium etc.," is intoned, then sung
alternately by the clergy or choir, after which the celebrant, still
kneeling, sings the versicles "Salvos fac, etc." After the "Domine,
exaudi orationem meam" the celebrant rises and sings the prescribed
orations. ”

“ Raise your voices, vales and mountains,
Flow'ry meadows, streams and fountains,
Praise, O praise the loveliest Maiden
The Creator ever made.
2.
Murm'ring brooks your tribute bringing,
Little birds with joyful singing,
Come with mirthful praises laden
To your Queen be homage paid.
3.
Like a sun with splendor glowing
Gleams thy heart with love o'erflowing,
Like the moon in starry heaven
Shines thy peerless purity.
4.
Like the rose and lily blooming,
Sweetly heav'n and earth perfuming
Stainless, spotless thou appearest:
Queenly beauty graces thee.
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“ Sweetly may bright Guardian Angels
Keep us 'neath their watchful sight.
2.
Gentle Jesus, look in pity,
From Thy great white throne above;
All the night Thy Heart is wakeful,
In Thy Sacrament of love.
Shades of even fast are falling,
Day is fading into gloom,
When the shades of death fall 'round us,
Lead Thine exiled children home.
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No. 125
FOR CHILDREN
Little King, so fair and sweet
School Hymn
S.N.D.
From a Slovak Hymnal
Arr. by N. A. M.
Unison
1. ”

“ Tho' the Heav'nly choir rejoices
Praise and sing His loving ear
Seeks the tribute of our voices:
'Tis for us He waiteth here!
4.
All He hath in highest Heaven
Veiled in the Host we see:
And to us the care is given
Of His wondrous poverty.
5.
Bread of Angels! Who can measure
All it means? this daily food
And the daily granted treasure
Of His sacrificial Blood?
6.
Bending low in adoration
Ever constant let us be,
Making Jesus Reparation
For the worlds in constancy.
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“ Three hundred million voices sing, The glory of his throne,
Three hundred million voices sing, The glory of his throne,
4.
Then raise the chant, with heart and voice, In church and school and home:
"Long live the Shepherd of the Flock! Long live the Pope of Rome!"
Almighty Father, bless his work, Protect him in his ways,
Receive his pray'rs, fulfil his hopes and grant him "length of days,"
Receive his pray'rs, fulfil his hopes and grant him "length of days."
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No. 123
THE CHURCH
Blest is the Faith
Father Faber
Nicola A. Montani
Maestoso
1. ”

“ For the Second Vespers the Antiphon to the Magnificat is then intoned by
a Chanter (or the Celebrant) and continued by the Choir.
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(For the Solemn Version of the Magnificat see No. 216)
The version given below is the simple setting.
Ad Magnificat
(In II. Vesperis)
Antiphon
Chanter
Beatam me dicent.
Choir
omnes generationes, quia ancillam humilem respexit Deus. Alleluia.
1. Magnificat anima mea Dominum.
2. Et exsultavit spiritus meus in Deo salutari meo.
3. Quia respexit humilitatem ancillae suae:
ecce enim ex hoc beatam me dicent omnes generationes. ”

“ Note: It is not permissible (according to the decrees of the
Congregation of Rites) , to accompany the celebrant on the organ at the
Orations, Preface, or Pater Noster etc. The laudable custom of not
accompanying the Choir for the responses is also being generally
observed.
The key of A flat here given, is suggested
as being best suited to all voices.
1.
Cel: V. Dominus vobiscum
Choir: R. Et cum spiritu tuo.
2. At ending of prayers sung in recto tono
Cel: V. Per omnia saecula saeculorum.
Choir: R. Amen. ”

“ Of these deeds six hundred years;
Dangers flee and need must perish,
Grief and sorrow disappear,
Filling all the world with wonder,
While the demons quake with fear.
4.
Glory be to God the Father
And to His coequal Son,
To the Holy Ghost resplendent;
One in Three--Three in One;
Praise we Father, Son and Spirit
While eternal ages run.
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SAINTS, St. John Baptist De La Salle
Glorious Patron
Sr. Mercedes
J. Lewis Browne
1.
Glorious Patron! Low before Thee
Kneel Thy sons, with hearts aflame!
And out voices blend in music,
Singing praises to thy name. ”

“ No. 139
GENERAL, Evening Hymn
As fades the glowing orb of day
Jam sol recedit igneus
Translated by T. J. Potter
S. Webbe (1740-1816)
Moderato
1.
As fades the glowing orb of day,
To Thee, great source of light, we pray;
Blest Three in One, to ev'ry heart
Thy beams of life and love impart.
2.
At early dawn, at close of day,
To Thee our vows we humbly pay;
May we, 'mid joys that never end,
With Thy bright saints in homage bend.
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GENERAL, Evening Hymn
When day's shadows lengthen
Mane nobiscum, quoniam ad vesperascit
Dr. ”

“ Domine ad adjuvandum me festina.
2.
Confundantur retrosum, et erubescant, qui querunt animam meam.
3.
Avertantur retrosum, et erubescant, qui volunt mihi mala.
4.
Avertantur statim erubescentes, qui dicunt mihi: Euge, euge.
5.
Exsultent et laetentur in te omnes qui querunt te: et dicant semper:
magnificetur Dominus: qui diligunt salutare tuum.
6.
Ego vero egenus et pauper sum: Deus adjuva me.
7.
Adjutor meus et liberator meus es tu: Domine ne moreris.
8.
Gloria Patri et Filio, et Spiritui Sancto,
9. ”

“ Teach us our flesh to tame,
And, Mary, keep the hearts
That love thy husband's name.
Mother of Jesus! bless,
And bless, ye saints on high,
All meek and simple souls
That to Saint Joseph cry.
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No. 96
SAINTS, St. Patrick
Hail, glorious Saint Patrick (No. 1)
Sister Agnes
From a Slovak Hymnal
Arr. by N. A. M.
Maestoso
1. ”

“ Alleluia (H) is repeated; then choir proceeds immediately with the
Antiphon "Vespere." (I)
Vespere autem sabbati quae lucescit
in prima sabbati, Venit Maria
Magdalene, et altera Maria,
videre sepulcrum, alleluia.
To Magnificat No. 216, After the Magnificat the Antiphon "Vespere" (I)
is repeated, the celebrant then sings "Dominus Vobiscum" with proper
choir response, then after a short oration and another "Dominus" the
deacon sings the Paschal "Ite Missa Est" (J) the choir responding in the
manner indicated. (K)
Ite missa est, alleluia, alleluia. ”

“ My primary goal is to provide a source for singers and musicians who love the old Latin hymns, as I do. I hope this will help spread the joy provided by these "Oldies, but goodies." All the text of the lyrics and other material have been transcribed to this document for research and indexing. If you can only remember a few words of a hymn, a simple search should find the full text. ”

“ When morning gilds the skies, (Solo Voices ad lib)
My heart awaking cries:
May Christ be praised! (Chorus)
Alike at work and prayer: (Solo Voices)
To Jesus I repair:
May Christ be praised!
May Christ be praised! (Chorus)
2. ”

“ While age on endless ages flows.
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EASTERTIDE
Christ the Lord is risen today
Victimae Paschali Laudes
Translated by Miss Leeson
Nicola A. Montani
Allegro Modto
1.
Christ the Lord is ris'n today;
Christians, haste your vows to pay;
Offer ye your praises meet
At the Paschal Victim's feet;
For the sheep the Lamb hath bled,
Sinless in the sinner's stead,
Christ the Lord is ris'n on high;
Now He lives, no more to die. ”

“ Altaria tua, Domine virtutum: Rex meus, et Deus meus.
5.
Beatus, qui habitant in domo tua, Domine:
in saecula saeculorum laudabunt me.
6.
Beatus vir, cujus est auxilium abs te:
ascensiones in corde suo disposuit,
in valle lacrimarum, in loco quem posuit.
7.
Etenim benedictionem dabit legislator ibunt de virtute in virtutem:
videbitur Deus deorem in Sion.
8.
Domine, Deus virtutum exaudi orationem meum: auribus percipe, Deus Jacob.
9.
Protector noster, aspice Deus: et respice faciem Christi tui.
10.
Quia melior est dies una in atriis tuis, super milia. ”

“ Sound, sound His praises higher still,
And come, ye angels, to our aid;
'Tis God! 'tis God! The very God,
Whose pow'r both man and angels made!
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No. 54
THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Jesus, Food of Angels
Communion Hymn
Partendo dal Mondo
Translated by Father E. Vaughan, C. S. S. R.
Ch. Gounod
Arr. by N. A. M.
Andante Religioso
1. ”

“ AT THE ABSOLUTION = AFTER THE "Libera"
1st Chorus (Tutti)
Kyrie eleison
2d Chorus
Christe eleison
1st and 2d Chorus (Tutti)
Kyrie eleison
Cel: V. Et ne nos inducas in tentationem.
Choir: R. Sed libera nos a malo.
Cel.
(a)
V. A porta inferi.
R. Erue Domine animam ejus. (animas eorum)
(b)
V. Requiescat in pace.
R. Amen
(c)
V. Domine exaudi orationem meam.
R. Et clamor meus ad te veniat.
(d)
V. Requiem aeternam dona ei (eis) Domine.
R. Et lux perpetua luceat ei (eis) .
(e)
V. Requiescat (No. 9)
R. Amen.
PONTIFICAL CEREMONIES
11. ”

“ Laudate nomen ejus,
laudate nomen ejus:
quoniam suavis est Dominus,
est Dominus.
Alleluia, Alleluia.
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No. 256
GENERAL
O Bone Jesu!
Motet
G. P. da Palestrina
Andante
O bone Jesu!
miserere nobis:
quia tu creasti nos,
tu redemisti nos sanguine tuo
pretiosissimo.
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No. 257
SUNDAY AT HIGH MASS
Asperges Me
For Unison, two or four part chorus
Sung each Sunday before High Mass from Trinity Sunday to Palm Sunday
inclusive.
Nicola. A. Montani
Celebrant
Asperges me.
Choir
Domine, hyssopo, et mundabor:
lavabis me, et super nivem dealbabor. ”