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PREFACE
N this Third and Enlarged Edition of Songs of Syon will be found
a number of Tunes which have never yet appeared in any English
collection. Many of these are of peculiar metre, for which no
English words existed. Previous experience had taught the Editor
that, with rare exceptions, English Hymn-writers and Translators decline to be
trammelled with the requirements of uncommon measures, particularly in the
case of double-rimes and feminine endings, of which latter, though there be
plenty in other languages, there is only a limited number in the English
tongue. This difficulty has often been the cause of the mutilation of foreign
melodies when wedding them to English words, as will be seen at a glance on
comparing the settings of Nos. 57, 60, 83, 128, 133, 214, 246, 274, 303, 312,
3 2 3, 348 a, 372, etc., with the corrupt forms of the same now in vogue.* Accord¬
ingly, sooner than perpetuate or increase these unwarranted acts of barbarism and
discourtesy towards the works of some of the finest melodists in Europe, when
the Editor discovered long ago that there were no words available in the exact
measure of certain tunes which he wished to make better known, he had no
alternative but to provide words of his own. This must be his apology for
the frequent recurrence of his own initials. But where English Hymn-writers
or Translators had already provided suitable words in the right metre for some
particular tune, he was only too thankful to make use of their labours and
publish their verses. In Germany, poets like Scheffler and Gerhardt composed
Sacred Lyrics to be sung to some favourite tune. But, as the bulk of our
traditional English Hymn-tunes are of Ballad or Common Measure, there has
been, so far, small encouragement for English poets to employ other metres.
As for the Tunes in Songs of Syon, they may be generally comprehended
under one or other of the following heads : —
(a) PLAINSONG MELODIES
These are chiefly from English sources. They are given without har¬
monies, it being the Editor’s firm conviction that unless the organist be a well-
instructed and sympathetic Church musician, Gregorian music is better when
sung without instrumental accompaniment. Moreover, opinions differ as to the
exact style of harmony to be employed. To have harmonized all the Plainsong
Melodies in this Book would have still further increased its size ; and, more¬
over, the ordinary organist usually prefers substituting, for better or for worse,
harmonies of his own.
* It must be laid to the credit of the German, Dutch, Italian, and Scandinavian Psalter-makers
that they have invariably observed the rule of providing words in the exact metres of the Old French
Psalter, for there is a certain deference due to the rimes and rhythms of these tunes, composed as
they were by master musicians. But, granting the difficulty of the English language and the scarcity
of words with feminine rimes, it must be confessed by an Englishman that his fellow-countrymen
alone have shirked this duty, and from the very first have treated foreign tunes with scant respect.
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(6) METRICAL MELODIES
of the Thirteenth to the Sixteenth Centuries
These consist partly of Liturgical Hymns and Sequences, partly of favourite
Secular Airs — all in one or other of the Ancient Ecclesiastical Modes. These
may be roughly sub-divided into (i) Latin or German Psalms, Hymns, and
Songs ; (2) Old English ; (3) Old Finnish (all taken from Ple Cantiones,* 1582) ;
(4) Bohemian, Moravian, and Polish ; (5) possibly a few Old French Airs.
(C) LUTHERAN TUNES
These may be divided into two classes : (1) Those of the sixteenth, and
first half of the seventeenth century ; they are often metrical adaptations of
the Old Church Hymns, or of ancient Volkslieder. f (2) Those from about the
middle of the seventeenth to the middle of the eighteenth century. To this period
belong the magnificent settings of John Sebastian Bach, found in his Church
Cantatas, Passions, Christmas Oratorio, and Schemelli’s Gesangbuch . Songs of
Syon contains many specimens from these works. In such an embarrassment of
riches the principal difficulty was which particular setting to take and which to
leave. It has been too frequently assumed that Bach was an innovator and
a destroyer of the simplicity of the German Choral. Rather he may be said to
have accepted the forms which he found in common use (degenerate as they often
were), adorning and beautifying them with the whole powers of his devout soul,
and the treasures of his marvellous contrapuntal skill.
(d) OLD ENGLISH AND SCOTCH PSALM-TUNES
of the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries
(e) OLD FRENCH PSALM-TUNES AND CANTICLES
of the Sixteenth Century
To Mr. Robert Bridges belongs the credit, in the Yattendon Hymnal
(1898), of having been the first to provide English words, in the right metre,
for many of L. Bourgeois’ finest melodies — a task in which the early English
and Scotch Psalm-books had failed. The Editor of Songs of Syon is grateful
for having been allowed to incorporate much of Mr. Bridges’ work. As regards
* Revised and reprinted, with Preface and Commentary, by the Plainsong and Mediaeval
Music Society (1910), 44, Russell Square, London.
t If there be any persons who dislike the old practice of pressing secular tunes into the
service of the Church, let them consider that, provided these tunes be of a suitable, devotional,
and ecclesiastical style, there is no solid ground for their objection. How much poorer German
Hymnody would have been, what a loss to ‘ the Church throughout all the world,’ had our musical
forefathers acted otherwise ! As it was, they adopted and adapted many secular melodies, such as
the following : Innsbruck , ich muss dich lassen, Mein G' miit ist inir verwirret, II me soujjfit de touts
mes maulx , Ich hort ein Frdulein klagen , Einntal ich gieng spatzieren , Flora meine Freude ,
Entlaubet ist der Walde , Petite Camusette — and this to the great enrichment of Sacred Song.
PREFACE
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the settings of these Old French Psalms, they are given in Songs of Syon
generally under two forms : (a) with the Melody in the Upper Part ; (d) with
the Melody in the Tenor. It is well known that Claude Goudimel usually,
though not invariably, employed the latter method, as was the custom in his
time. Where Goudimel’s settings were unobtainable, harmonies in keeping
with the style of the period have been provided. It is hoped that, where
practicable, at least one verse of every Psalm may be sung with the Plainsong
in the Tenor.
The residue includes the workmanship of many Composers of different ages
and of various countries.
If objection be taken to the number of foreign tunes which appear in this
Edition, be it remembered that many of our favourite Hymn-tunes, e.g., The
Old Hundredth , Luthers Hymn , Adeste fideles , O Sacred Head surrounded , Now
thank we all our God , Sing praise to God who reigns above, are not of
English origin. It is confidently believed that many other exotics need only
to be transplanted, and they will take equally deep root in the hearts of
English-speaking people.
Concerning the method of singing the tunes, the proper speed, etc. The
Plainsong Melodies must be sung lightly and quasi loquendo , with due attention
to the tonal accents.* As for the other tunes, they are to be sung always
s?noothly , and generally slowly ; ever legato, never staccato. On no account should
they be dragged ; on no account hurried. The pace will depend, to some extent, on
the acoustic properties of the building, the size of the Quire, the volume of sound
proceeding from the lips of the congregation ;t but the right tempo must be
determined by the style of the Melody and the character of the Harmony. The
more elaborate settings, especially those by Bach, require slower singing than the
simpler ones. The Quire-master will be guided herein by his own musical
intuition and good taste.
With regard to the Unbarred Tunes. As many of the tunes in this collection
were written long before bars came into fashion, it would have been unreasonable
to have employed bars. Moreover, a designed irregularity of the rhythm often
requires that the bars should be dispensed with, their absence promoting greater
freedom and facility of phrasing the melody, and of avoiding the strong accent now
considered necessary for the first beat of the bar. In many cases the single bar
has been used only to denote the end of a line.
* See the Introduction to the Plainsong and Mediaeval Music Society’s ‘ Plainsong Hymn
Melodies.’
+ Some of the settings, being more of the nature of Motets, are not intended to be sung by the
congregation at all, and are better fitted for use as Anthems in Cathedral Churches or College
Chapels. To enable the congregation to take an intelligent and efficient part in the singing, it is
suggested that Quire-masters should organize regular congregational practices. If the people be
desirous of joining in the musical part of the Service, it is only right that they should be given the
opportunity of attending rehearsals, and only due to Almighty God that they should sacrifice some
little time in preparing for his worship, and not be content to give him that which has cost them
no trouble.
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PREFACE
Concerning the Style of the Harmonies. It is frankly avowed that these are
mostly old-fashioned. With a bold disregard for later conventionalities, the har¬
monies of each earlier age have been purposely retained. That which may sound
as a ‘false relation ’ to modern ears was not disagreeable to the taste of our musical
forefathers, who rejoiced in the Tierce de Picardie , who delighted in ‘open fifths,’
and were not averse from ‘ consecutive octaves 7 and ‘ parallel quints,’ when these
occurred between the end of one phrase and the beginning of another. The Editor
believes that there is room for a book containing specimens of the work, both
melodic and harmonic, of bygone ages. There are signs that the tide is setting in
that direction, and it is believed that to many English Churchmen and Musicians
these old-world strains will sound refreshing. To have harmonized ‘Agincourt,’
c. 1415, for instance, in the style of 1910, would have been an anachronism, and in
every instance it is hoped that this fault has been guarded against.
As regards Pitch. It should be remembered that three centuries ago the pitch
was much lower than now. It must be left to the judgement of the Quire-master
to decide the actual pitch of some of the tunes, especially the Plainsong Melodies.
Some of the other settings, too, will bear, or even require, transposition, according
to the capabilities of the singers, the state of the weather, the building, and other
considerations. As a rule, the Editor has given Bach’s settings in their original
key ; for often a lowering or raising of the pitch would have involved a transposition
of the middle parts, and a reverent-minded musician will pause before improving
Bach, of all people.
For help in harmonizing several tunes, thanks are herewith returned to the
Rev. J. A. Langdon, and Mr. E. W. Goldsmith. The Editor also records his sincere
gratitude to Mr. Charles Wood, M.A., Mus.Doc., Fellow of Gonville and Caius
College, Cambridge, not only for revising much of the harmony, but also for many
settings of his own, including two original tunes, which now make their first appear¬
ance in print. Above all, it gives him pleasure to acknowledge his indebtedness to
his old friend, the Rev. G. H. Palmer, B.A., who has freely bestowed an immense
amount of time, thought, labour, and trouble in the preparation of this Work, in
reading and revising proofs of the letter-press,, as well as of the music-note, besides
harmonizing a very considerable number of tunes.
Lastly, the Editor asks the singers and readers of his Songs of Syon, of their
charity, to remember him sometimes in their prayers during his life-time, and to bid
for the repose of his soul after death.
Aug. 4, iqio. Feast of the vij Sleepers of Ephesus .
His, the Fourth Edition of Songs of Syon, is, to all intents and
purposes, a reprint of that which immediately preceded it. At the
advice, and under the care, of Dr. Charles Wood, a few musical
errors have been corrected. In two or three cases, only, finer
melodies, or better harmonies, have been substituted.
July if, 1923 , St. Siu it hurt's Day.
SONGS OF SYON
ADVENT
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Hast found the med’cine, full of grace,
To save and heal a ruin’d race.
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Thou cam’st, the Bridegroom of the Bride,
As drew the world to evening-tide ;
Proceeding from a Virgin shrine,
The spotless Victim all divine.
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At whose dread Name, majestick now,
All knees must bend, all hearts must bow :
And things celestial thee shall own,
And things terrestrial, Lord alone.
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O thou, whose coming is with dread
To judge and doom the quick and dead,
Preserve us, while we dwell below,
From every insult of the foe.
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To God the Father, God the Son,
And God the Spirit, Three in One,
Laud, honour, might, and glory be
From age to age eternally. Amen.
Ambrosian (vi or vij cent.) Tr. J. M. Neale (1818-1866)
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2 VERBVM SVPERNVM PRODIENS
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Who cam’st a Child, the world to aid, As years their down-ward course dis-play’d. A - men.
Each breast be lighten’d from above,
Each heart be kindled with thy love ;
That we, who hear thy call to-day,
At length may cast earth’s joys away.
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That so — when thou, our Judge, art nigh,
All secret deeds of men to try,
Shalt mete to sin pangs rightly won,
To just men joy for deeds well done —
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Thy servants may not be enchain’d
By punishment their guilt has gain’d,
But with the blessed evermore
May serve and love thee, and adore.
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To God the Father, God the Son,
And God the Spirit, Thee in One,
Laud, honour, might, and glory be
From age to age eternally. Amen.
Tr. J. M. Neale (1818-1866)
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Health to shed on human sadness :
Lo ! the Lamb descends from heaven :
Sinners, haste to be forgiven.
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Yea ! to grant a gracious guerdon,
Once again he comes in glory :
Mourners — freighted with your pardon,
His right hand he lifteth o’er ye :
Lord, when doom and death confound us,
Be thine arm of mercy round us.
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Glory, honour, power, be given :
Lord, to thine eternal merit
Praise be sung in earth and heaven :
Voice of Saints in concert blending,
Heard through ages never ending. Amen.
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They for Christ who scorn’d the scorners !
Whom this world, the while it paineth,
Gives a crown that ay remaineth.
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There is peace without contention,
Joy beyond all human mention ;
Youth and beauty, never faded,
And salvation uninvaded.
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Righteous Judge, returning hither,
O vouchsafe to call me thither !
Thee my very soul desireth,
Thee my anxious prayer requireth.
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Comes the King so long expected,
By each righteous soul affected,
Comes with mighty preparation
To complete our full salvation.
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He shall come, no more delaying,
Man’s most righteous guerdon paying,
All the weight of glory showing
To the Faith’s confessors owing.
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Then the glory, then the pleasure
To have hated this world’s treasure ;
Then the bitter recollection
To have held it in affection.
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Anon she wakes ; away she wends :
Comes her Spouse from heav’n, all glorious,
In grace almight, in truth victorious ;
Her light doth shine, her star ascends.
Jesu, our peerless Crown,
Strong Son of God, come down !
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With harp and cymbal’s thrilling tone :
Syon hath twelve pearly portals,
Wherein, with Angel-quire, we mortals
On high may stand around thy throne :
Eye ne’er saw aught like this ;
Ear ne’er heard tell such bliss ;
Alleluya !
And we therefore will thee adore,
And hymn thy praises evermore.
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The Sun of justice, help in need,
On wings of mercy he doth speed :
IJis regal crown is holiness,
Iiis sceptre, mercy, quick to bless :
He comes to terminate our woe ;
Therefore rejoice ye, high and low.
Sing praises to the Lord,
Mighty in deed and word.
O happy town and blessed land,
Whereof this Sovran hath command ;
And well is every home and breast
That harbours such a royal guest :
He is the very Sun of joy,
And fraught with bliss without alloy.
All praise to God Almight,
My comfort, day and night.
4 Come, Jesu Christ : for thee, my hope.
The gateway of mine heart is ope :
Ah ! deign to pass within the port,
And deal with me in friendly sort :
Thine holy Spirit guide my way
Unto the land of endless day !
Laud, honour, and fair fame
Ascribe to Jesu’s Name.
5 Make broad the path, unspar the gate,
To God your temple consecrate ;
With sober joy and holy psalm
Receive your King with boughs of palm :
So shall your Monarch enter in ;
So health and welfare shall ye win.
Praise God, old age and youth —
His mercy, grace and truth.
Georg Weissel (1590-1635) ; Tr. G. R. W.
7 SENSVS QVIS HORROR PERCVTIT
Tune — Nun komm der Heiden Heiland (Trochaic, 7 7.7.7*)
Erfurt Enchiridion (1524) ; Setting by Seth Caivisius (1594)
2 Hark, the voice from shore to shore
Tells that time shall be no more :
See the dead from dust arise,
Hurried to the last assize.
3 On his right are placed the just ;
To his left the wicked thrust :
Well to him are sinners known,
Quickly sever’d from his own.
4 These a blest retreat have won,
Who had 1 earn’d earth’s joys to shun :
Chose for him the pain and loss,
Follow’d him who bore the Cross : —
5 Cross, from which the Hebrew turn’d ;
Cross, by haughty Gentile spurn’d ;
Thee with joy the righteous see,
But the lost with agony.
6 Deeper still their shame and dread,
Seeing him whose blood they shed :
Lord, from sin thy people keep,
Lest its dreadful fruit they reap.
7 Mingling joy with holy fear,
Praise we him whose day is near :
Bless alike the Father’s Name,
And the Spirit’s praise proclaim.
J. B. de Santeiiil (1630-1697) ; Tr. K. Campbell (1814-1 S6S >
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8 VENI, ,VENI, EMMANVEL
Tune — Christvs pro nobis passvs est (Iambic, 8. 8. 8. 8. 8. 8.)
From Lucas Los sins' Psalm odia (1561) ; Seizing by G. P. IV.
Draw nigh, O Jesse’s Rod, draw nigh,
To free us from the enemy ;
From hell’s infernal pit to save,
And give us vict’ry o’er the grave.
Rejoice, rejoice, Emmanuel
Is born for thee, O Israel.
Draw nigh, drawT nigh, O David’s Key,
The heav’nly gate will ope to thee ;
Make safe the way that leads on high,
And close the path to misery.
Rejoice, rejoice, Emmanuel
Is born for thee, O Israel.
Draw nigh, thou Orient, who shalt cheer
And comfort by thine Advent here,
And banish far the brooding gloom
Of sinful night and endless doom.
Rejoice, rejoice, Emmanuel
Is born for thee, O Israel.
Draw nigh, draw nigh, O Lord of might,
Who to thy tribes from Sinai’s height
In ancient time didst give the Law
In cloud and majesty and awe.
Rejoice, rejoice, Emmanuel
Is born for thee, O Israel.
Psalteriolum Cant. Cath ., Coin (1710) ; Tr. J. M. Neale ( 1 8 1 8— 1 866)
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Telling that the Christ is nigh,
In a tone to rouse the sleeper. [Alleluya.]
3 By their Maker’s coming feet
Moved, the earth, the air, the ocean
Joyously his Advent greet
With a strangely yearning motion. [Alleluya.]
4 Cleanse the heart ; a highway strew
For the Godhead hither faring ;
Cleanse the home— a dwelling due
To the mighty guest preparing. [Alleluya.]
5 Jesu, thou our solace art,
Thou our strength and our salvation ;
Wither’d grass, from thee apart,
Fades away man’s feeble nation. [Alleluya.]
6 Lift the lost with hand of health,
Whom the plague is fast consuming :
Lift the veil ; in all its wealth
Lo ! the beauteous world is blooming. [Alleluya.]
7 Thou, who comest man to free,
Son, be thine all praise for ever :
Thine with Sire and Spirit be
Laud through ages ending never. [Alleluya.] Amen.
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Desire of every nation,
Hear, Lord, our piteous cry ;
Thou Word, the world’s salvation,
Uplift us where we lie.
Lord, be thine Advent hasten’d,
Lest sin thy people mar ;
The gates which Adam fasten’d —
The gates of heav’n, unbar.
Son, to thine endless merit,
Redeemer, Saviour, Friend,
With Sire and Holy Spirit
Be praises without end. Amen.
C. Coffin (1676-1749) ; Tr. IV, /. Blew (1808-1894)
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I 2 A TANDEM FLVCTVS, TANDEM LVCTVS
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2 O true Splendour, bright and tender,
Sun of Righteousness on high,
Port thou showest, source thou owest
To the Virgin’s purity.
3 Now thou keepest rest and sleepest
In that zodiac of delight :
Joy hereafter shall with laughter
Hail the coming Monarch’s sight.
4 Satan, gnashing, sees it flashing
Through that cloud so pure and white :
Thou endurest ever purest,
Virgin- Mother of the Light.
5 Darkness scatter’d, hell-gates shatter’d,
Victory' to the souls draws nigh,
Whom confession of transgression
J ustly had condemn’d to die.
6 Earth rejoices, heav’nly voices
Render praise to God above,
Now renewing and bedewing
Every soul with fuller love.
H. Lindenborn (17 12-1750) ; Tr . J. M. Neale (1 81 8-1 866)
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Make the quicken’d heart thy throne,
Son of God, the Virgin’s Son.
4 Welcome to this vale of tears,
Ripeness of the perfect years,
Born as man with man to dwell,
Come, our true Emmanuel.
5 God in man, incarnate God,
Sinless child of flesh and blood,
Man in God, thy brethren we,
Raise us up to God in thee.
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Tune — Nos respectv gratis (Trochaic, 7. 7. 7. 7.)
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2 Christ, for thee their triple light
Faith and hope and love unite :
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To proclaim thine Advent-day.
3 Come, and give us peace within :
Loose us from the bands of sin :
Take away the galling weight
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4 Give us grace thy yoke to wear,
Give us strength thy cross to bear ;
Make us thine in deed and word,
Thine in heart and life, O Lord.
5 Kill in us the carnal root,
That the Spirit may bear fruit :
Plant in us thy lowly mind ;
Keep us faithful, loving, kind.
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Judge of Angels and of men,
We with all thy Saints shall sing
Alleluyas to our King.
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I 6 WE HAVE HEARD THE SOLEMN STORY
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God who made, who saved, who guides us,
Praise we with the heav’nly host,
Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
B. H. Kennedy 11804-1889)
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But of the Spirit, mystick still,
The Word of God in flesh array’d —
The promis’d fruit to man display’d.
3 The Virgin womb that burden gain’d
With Virgin honour all unstain’d :
The banners there of virtue glow ;
God in his temple dwells below.
4 Proceeding from his chamber free,
The royal hall of chastity,
Giai.t of two-fold substance, straight
1 1 is destin’d way he runs elate.
5 Fri m God the Father he proceeds ;
To God the Father back he speeds :
Proceeds, as far as very hell ;
Speeds back, to light ineffable.
6 O Equal to thy Father, thou !
Gird on thy fleshly mantle now :
The weakness of our mortal state
With deathless might invigorate.
7 Thy cradle here shall glitter bright,
And darkness breathe a newer light,
Where endless faith shall shine serene,
And twilight never intervene.
8 All laud to God the Father be,
All praise, Eternal Son, to thee :
All glory, as is ever meet,
To God the Holy Paraclete. Amen.
S. Ambrose (340-397) ; Tr. J. M. Neale (1S18-1866)
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Their endless Hope to thee that bow ;
Accept the prayers and praise to-day
That through the world thy servants pay.
3 Salvation’s Author, call to mind
How, taking form of humankind,
Born of a Virgin undehl’d,
Thou in man’s flesh becam’st a Child.
4 Thus testifies the present day
Through every year in long array,
That thou, Salvation’s source alone,
Proceedeclst from the Father’s throne.
5 Whence sky, and stars, and sea?s abyss,
And earth, and all that therein is,
Shall still, with laud and carol meet,
The Author of thine Advent greet.
6 And we who, by thy precious blood
From sin redeemed, are marked for God,
On this the day that saw thy Birth,
Sing the new song of ransom’d earth.
7 For that thine Advent glory be,
O Jesu, Virgin-born, to thee ;
With Father, and with Holy Ghost,
From men and from the heav’nly host. Amen.
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To take a servant’s form lie came,
That, liberating flesh by flesh,
Whom he had made might live afresh.
3 In that chaste parent’s holy womb
Celestial grace hath found its home ;
And she, as earthly bride unknown,
Vet calls that Offspring blest her own.
4 The mansion of the modest breast
Becomes a shrine where God shall rest :
The pure and undefiled one
Conceived in her womb the Son.
5 That Son, that Royal Son she bore,
Whom Gabriel had told afore ;
Whom, in his mother yet conceal’d,
The infant Baptist had reveal’d.
6 The manger and the straw he bore,
The cradle did he not abhor ;
By milk in infant portions fed,
Who gives e’en fowls their daily bread.
7 The heav'nly chorus fill’d the sky,
The Angels sang to God on high,
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Whom the writings of the Prophets
Promised since the world began ;
Then foretold, now manifested,
To receive the praise of. man,
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3 O that ever-blessed birthday,
When the Virgin, full of grace,
Of the Holy Ghost incarnate
Bare the Saviour of our race ;
And that Child, the world’s Redeemer,
First display’d his sacred face,
Evermore and evermore.
4 Praise him, O ye Heavens of Heavens !
Praise him, Angels in the height !
Every Power and every Virtue
Sing the praise of God aright :
Let no tongue of man be silent,
Let each heart and voice unite,
, Evermore and evermore.
5 Thee let age, and thee let manhood,
Thee let quires of infants sing ;
Thee the matrons and the virgins,
And the children answering :
Let their modest song re-echo,
And their heart its praises bring,
Evermore and evermore.
6 Laud and honour to the Father,
Laud and honour to the Son,
Laud and honour to the Spirit,
Ever Three and ever One :
Consubstantial, Co-eternal,
While unending ages run,
Evermore and evermore. Amen.
Prudentius (iv cent.) ; Tr. /. M. Neale (1818-1866)
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Him whom the wide world cannot hold,
Now a mother’s arms enfold :
Behold an Infant weak and small,
Whose hand upholdeth all in all.
Alleluya.
Thus hath he done for human kind ;
Set on mercy is his mind ;
Good Christian folk, rejoice and sing,
And bless for evermore your King.
Alleluya.
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All his sons, is turn’d aside
By the Virgin Mary.
For the Word, etc.
4 Noe shut the Ark of old,
When the flood came, as is told :
Us its doors to-day enfold
By the Virgin Mary.
For the Word, etc.
5 Every creature of the plain
Own’d the guileful serpent’s reign ;
He this happy day is slain
By the Virgin Mary.
For the Word, etc.
6 ’Twas the Star the Sun that bore,
Which salvation should restore ;
But pollution ne’er the more
Touch’d the Virgin Mary.
For the Word, etc.
7 And they circumcise the Lord,
And his Blood for us is pour’d ;
Thus salvation is restored
By the Virgin Mary.
For the Word, etc.
8 In a manger he is laid :
Ox and ass their worship paid ;
Over him her veil is spread
By the Virgin Mary.
For the Word, etc.
9 And the heav’nly Angels’ tongue
‘ Glory in the highest ’ sung ;
And the shepherds o’er him hung,
With the Virgin Mary.
For the Word, etc.
10 Joseph watches o’er his rest :
Cold and sorrow him infest :
He, an hung’red, seeks the breast
Of the Virgin Mary.
For the Word, etc.
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Banish sorrow far away,
Singing and exulting aye
With the Virgin Mary.
For the Word, etc.
. (xiv cent.) ; Tr. J. M. Neale (18 18- 1866)
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That Infant pure and meek.
We enter — at the door
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The eternal Father’s ray ?
Whose little hand, thou Infant one,
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Like lightning darts before,
And greets thee, at whose footstool bow’d
Heav’n’s trembling hosts adore.
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Our Master — silent yet,
Thou teachest from thy chair,
c Shun that on which thy flesh is set ;
What flesh abhorreth, bear.’
Chaste be our love like thine,
Our swelling souls bring low,
And in our hearts, O Babe divine,
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Lord Christ, our birth-day be :
Then greet we all, ourselves new-born,
Our King’s Nativity.
Borne at a Virgin’s breast,
Jesu, be praise to thee,
With Sire and Holy Spirit blest,
Through all eternity. Amen
(1676-1749); Tr. IV. J. Blew { 1808-1894)
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CHRISTMAS-TIDE
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2 The Word becomes Incarnate,
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To shepherds from the sky.
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‘To God on high be glory,
And peace on earth to men.’
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Those bright angelick bands,
Rejoice, ye vales and mountains,
Ye oceans, clap your hands.
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By all be he adored,
The Infant born in Bethlem,
The Saviour and the Lord.
6 And idol forms shall perish,
And error shall decay,
And Christ shall wield his sceptre.
Our Lord and God for aye.
S. Ger?nanus (vij cent.); Tr. J. M. Neale (1818-1866)
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S. Cosmos the Melodist (viij cent.) ; Tr. /. M. Neale (1818-1866)
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3 2 HEV ! QVID IACES STABVLO
Tune — Warum sollt ich mich denn gramen (Trochaic, 8.3. 3.6.8. 3. 3 6.)
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Gone astray From my way,
Life and pardon brought thee.
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Yet ’tis wealth, Plenty, health,
I am come to offer :
Haste I to enrich and dress thee ;
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And would gladly bless thee.
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Are thy due, Babe Jesu ;
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Angels, mortals, furthest, nighest,
Sing in mirth, ‘ Peace on earth,
Glory in the highest.’ Amen.
J. Mauburn (xv cent. ) ; Tr. G. R. IV.
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35 -WHEN JORDAN HUSH’D HIS WATERS STILL
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New streams of glory fire the sky ;
Heaven’s azure gates are oped to pour
Its armies on the midnight hour.
3
On wheels of light, on wings of flame
The gratulating myriads came ;
High heav’n with songs of triumph rung,
While loud they struck their harps and sung :
4
‘To God, the Lord of power and might,
Be glory in the highest height,
For peace on earth proclaim’d agen,
And tidings of goodwill to men.’
Thomas Campbell (1777-1844) dr5 B. H. Kennedy (1804-1SS9)
% See also Nos. 213 , 214, 213, 346 , 6° 422-429
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SONGS OF SYON
EPIPHANY-TIDE
9
36 HOSTIS HERODES IMPIE
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To greet his birth the. Wise men went,
Led by the star before them sent :
Call’d on by light, to Light they press’d,
And by their gifts their God confess’d.
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In holy Jordan’s purest wave
The heavenly Lamb vouchsafed to lave ;
That he, to whom was sin unknown,
Might cleanse his people from their own.
4
New miracle of power divine !
The water reddens into wine :
He spake the word, and pour’d the wave
In other streams than nature gave.
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All glory, Lord, to thee we pay,
For thine Epiphany to-day ;
All glory, as is ever meet,
To Father and to Paraclete. Amen.
Ccelius Sedulius (v cent. ) ; Tr .J. M. Neale (18 18-1866)
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EPIPIIANY-TIDE
37
O SOLA MAGNARVM VRB1VM
Tune — Merton (Trochaic, 8. 7.8. 7.)
W. H. Monk (1823-1889)
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Pairer than the sun at morning
Was the star that told his birth :
To the lands their God announcing,
Hid beneath a form of earth.
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By its lambent beauty guided,
See, the Eastern Kings appear :
See them bend, their gifts to offer —
Gifts of incense, gold and myrrh.
4
Solemn things of mystick meaning —
Incense doth the God disclose :
Gold a Royal child proclaimeth :
Myrrh a future tomb foreshows.
5
Ploly Jesu, in thy brightness
To the Gentile world display’d,
With the Father and the Spirit
Praise eterne to thee be paid. Amen.
frudentius (iv cent.) ; Tr. E. Cas'iVall (1814- 1878)
( 43
2
SONGS OF SYON
38 QV^ STELLA SOLE PVLCHRIOR
Tune — Devs tvorvm militvm (lambic, 8.8. 8. 8.)
Grenoble Faroissien ; Setting by J. R. Lunn &J G. H. Palmer
2 Tb now fulfill’d as God decreed,
‘ From Jacob shall a star proceed : ’
And lo ! the Eastern sages stand
To read in heaven the Lord’s command.
[Alleluya.]
3 While outward signs the star displays,
An inward ligh't the Lord conveys,
And urges them with force benign
To seek the giver of the sign.
[Alleluya.]
4 Impatient love knows no delay, ‘
Through toil and danger lies their way :
And yet their home, their friends, their all,
They leave at once at God’s high call.
[Alleluya. ]
5 O while the star of heavenly grace
Invites us, Lord, to seek thy face,
May we no more that grace repel,
Or quench the light which shines so well
[Alleluya.]
6 To God the Father, God the Son,
And Holy Spirit, Three in One,
May every tongue and nation raise
An endless song of thankful praise. [Alleluya.]
C. Coffin (1676-1749); Tr. J. Chandler (1806-18761
f[ For an alternative Tune see No. 9/, in which case alone the Alleluya is required.
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EPIPHANY-TIDE
JESU, BRIGHT AND MORNING STAR
Tune — Morgenglanz der Ewigkeit (Trochaic, 7. 8. 7. 8. 7. 3.)
/. A. Freylinghausen (1670-1739); Harmonized by G. H. Palmer
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2 If the timid mariner
Do but eye thee, Star of morrow,
Though the winter night be drear,
Courage high he straight will borrow.
Soon will gain the port, where he
Fain would be.
3 Wonder-Star of eastern skies,
Grant that, at thy next appearing,
With our bodies we may rise,
Joyfully thy summons hearing,
And to realms of endless day
Wend our way.
After Morgenglanz dcr Ewigkeit. G. R. W. dr* C. Wink worth (1829-1S78)
( 15 )
SONGS OF SYON
WEEK BEFORE SEPTUAGESIMA
4.O ALLELVYA DVLCE CARMEN
(Trochaic, 8.7.8. 7. 8. 7.)
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Alleluya thou resoundest,
Salem, Mother ever blest ;
Alleluyas without ending
Fit yon place of gladsome rest :
Exiles we, by Babel’s waters
Sit in bondage and distrest.
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Alleluya we deserve not
Here to chaunt for evermore :
Alleluya our transgressions
Make us for a while give o’er ;
For the holy time is coming,
Bidding us our sins deplore.
4
Trinity of endless glory,
Hear thy people as they cry ;
Grant us all to keep thine Easter
In our home beyond the sky ;
There to thee our Alleluya
Singing everlastingly. Amen.
Anon, (x cent.); Tr. /. M. Neale (iSiS-ibOtb
( 46 )
SEPTUAGES1MA
SEPTUAGESIMA
^1 VOS ANTE CHRISTI TEMPORA
Tufie — Ich heb’ mein’ Augen sehnlich auf (Iambic, 8. 8. 8.8.)
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The wonders of your faith set forth,
Or tell of all your panting sighs,
Which hope uplifted to the skies ?
4 Strangers and pilgrims here below,
Ye deem’d the world an empty show,
And, resting on God’s promise sure,
Ye sought a home that should endure.
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5 So wean us, Lord, from things we see,
And fix our hopes on heav’n and thee,
That high o’er earth our souls may rise,
With thee conversing in the skies.
C. Coffin (1676-1749) ; Tr. J. Chandler (1806-1876) dr B. H. Kennedy (1804-1SS9)
( 47 )
SONGS OF SYON
4_2 WHEN THE HARPING SERAPHIM
Tune — Heilger Geist, du Troster mein (Trochaic, 7.7.7. 7.7.7.)
Psalmen , Bre?nen (1639), cr5 J. Cniger ( 1640)
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2 Oftentimes a dream will rise,
In the light of summer skies,
Of man’s forfeit Paradise :
Fondly, vainly, we retrace
All the glory and the grace
Of that long-lost dwelling-place.
3 Bitter, bitter was the shoot,
Deadly, deadly was the fruit
Of the fatal knowledge-root :
When the serpent, preaching sin,
Dared his subtil way to win
Eva’s wayward heart within.
4 Then our Eden was o’erthrown :
Man was driven forth alone,
In the world to toil and groan :
Weary heart and aching brow
Stubborn earth to dig and plow.
This must be his portion now.
5 But the heaven-born light of faith
Shines upon the couch of death,
Soothes and cheers the failing breath :
One there is who opens wide
Eden’s portal, long denied,
Christ, our Saviour and our guide.
6 Life has sorrow, death has fear ;
But the Son of God is near,
Pointing to a happier sphere :
Where, their toils and trials o’er,
Souls, by him redeem’d, adore
God their Saviour evermore.
C. F. Alexander (1823-1895)
( 48 )
LENTEN-TIDE
LENTEN-TIDE
43
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EX MORE DOCTI MYSTICO
Sarvm Melody (lambic, 8. 8. 8. 8.)
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The fast to all men known and bound In for-ty days of year-ly round. A-raen.
2 The law and seers that were of old
In divers ways this Lent foretold,
Which Christ, all seasons’ King and guide,
In after ages sanctified.
3 More sparing therefore let us make
The words we speak, the food we take,
Our sleep and mirth, — and closer barr’d
Be every sense in closer guard.
4 In prayer together let us fall,
And cry for mercy, one and all,
And weep before the Judge’s feet,
And his avenging wrath entreat.
5 Thy grace have we offended sore,
By sins, O God, which we deplore ;
S. Gregory (he
But pour upon us from on high,
O pardoning One, thy clemency.
6 Remember thou, though frail we be,
That yet thine handiwork are we ;
Nor let the honour of thy Name
Be by another put to shame.
7 Forgive the sin that we have wrought ;
Increase the good that we have sought :
That we at length, our wanderings o’er,
May please thee here and evermore.
8 Grant, O thou Blessed Trinity,
Grant, O Essential Unity,
That this our fast of forty days
May work our profit and thy praise. Amen.
it (c. 540-604) ; Tr. J. M. Neale (1818-1S66)
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AVDI BENIGNE CONDITOR
Sarvm Melody (Iambic, 8. 8.8.8.)
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2 Each heart is manifest to thee :
Thou knowest our infirmity :
Forgive thou then each soul that fain
Would seek to thee, and turn again.
3 Our sins are manifold and sore,
But pardon them that sin deplore ;
And, for thy Name’s sake, make each soul
That feels and owns its languor whole.
4 So mortify we every sense
By grace of outward aostinence,
That from each stain and spot of sin
The soul may keep her fast within.
5 Grant, O thou Blessed Trinity,
Grant, O Essential Unity,
That this our fast of forty days
May work our profit and thy praise. Amen.
S. Gregory the Great ( c . 540-504) ; Tr. J. M. Neale (1818-1866)
l 49 )
SONGS OF SYON
4.5 ECCE TEMPVS IDONEVM
Sarvm Melody (Iambic, 8. 8.8.8.)
[E] Mode iij
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For God, the merciful and true,
Hath spared his people hitherto ;
Nor us and ours, with searching eyes,
Destroy’d for our iniquities.
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And contrite fast, and tear and prayer,
And works of mercy and of love,
We pray for pardon from above :
Anon, (xj
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That from pollution making whole,
With virtues he may deck each soul,
And join us in the heav’nly place
To Angel cohorts by his grace.
5
All blessing to the Father be,
Like blessing, only Son, to thee ;
Whom with the Spirit we adore,
Blest Three in One, for evermore. Amen,
or xij cent.) ; Tr. J. M. Neale (1818-1866)
46 JESV, QVADRAGENARIjE
Sarvm Melody (Iambic, 8. 8. 8. 8 )
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1st hast ra - ti - fied : A-men.
That so to Paradise once more
Might abstinence preserved restore
Them that had lost its fields of light,
Through crafty wiles of appetite.
Be present now, be present here,
And mark thy Church’s falling tear ;
And own the grief that fills her eyes
In mourning her iniquities.
( 50 )
LENTEN-TIDE
O by thy grace be pardon won
For sins that former years have done ;
And let thy mercy guard us still
From crimes that threaten future ill.
That by the fast we offer here,
Our annual sacrifice sincere,
To Paschal gladness at the end,
Set free from guilt, our souls may tend.
May this, O Father, through the Son,
For thy sweet Spirit’s sake be done ;
Adored through all eternity,
In Nature One, in Person Three. Amen.
Ambrosian (ix or x cent.) ; Tr. J. M. Neale (iS 18-1866)
47 Teav a,fxocpriuv fjiov Trtv 7rX7]9uv
Potsdam Tune (Iambic, 6.6. 8. 6.)
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So deep are they engraved, —
So terrible their fear, —
The righteous scarcely shall be saved,
And where shall I appear ?
My soul, make all things known
To him who all things sees :
That so the Lamb may yet atone
For thine iniquities.
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O thou, Physician blest,
Make clean my guilty soul,
And me, by many a sin opprest,
Restore, and keep me whole.
I know not how to praise
Thy mercy and thy love :
But deign thy servant to upraise,
And I shall learn above.
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S. Joseph of the Stndium (ix cent.) ; Tr. J. M. Neale (iS 18- 1866 ,
«ij For an alternative lime, see 1 Southwell ,’ No. 52 a or B
( 51 )
SONGS OF SYON
48 A C&fAOCpTYlfACCTUV
Tune — Vater unser im Himmelreich (Iambic, 8 8 8. 8. 8.8.)
From Geistliche Lieder. Val. Schumann , Leipzig { 1539); Setting by AI. Prcetorius ('1609)
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2 My Father’s heritage abused,
Wasted by lust, by sin misused ;
To shame and want and misery brought,
The slave to many a fruitless thought,
I cry to thee, who lovest men,
O pity and receive agen !
3 In hunger now, — no more possest
Of that my portion bright and blest,
The exile and the alien see,
Who yet would fain return to thee ;
And save me, Lord, who seek to raise
To thy dear love the hymn of praise.
4 With that blest thief my prayer I make,
Remember for thy mercy’s sake !
With that poor publican I cry,
Be mercijul , O God most high !
With that lost prodigal I fain
Back to my home would turn again.
5 Mourn, mourn, my soul, with earnest care,
And raise to Christ the contrite prayer : —
O thou, who freely wast made poor,
My sorrows and my sins to cure,
Me, poor of all good works, embrace,
Enriching with thy boundless grace.
Neale (181S- 1S66)
S. Joseph of tie Studium (ix cent. ) ; Tr. /. AI.
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LENTEN-TIDE
48 B
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49
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Righteous meed and final sentence,
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3 Wherefore, man, while yet thou mayest,
If thou fastest, if thou prayest,
Earthly care and pleasure spurn,
Dreams that cannot last despising,
And with Christ at Easter rising,
Seek of heav’nly joy to learn.
Hear thy doom, O man, etc.
Greve (+ 1236) ; Tr . J. M. Areale (1S1S-1S66)
( 54- )
LENTEN-TIDE
O LORD, TURN NOT AWAY THY FACE
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Shut not that gate against me, Lord,
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3 And call me not to mine accounts,
How I have lived here :
For then I know right well, 0 Lord,
How vile I shall appear.
4 Wherefore with tears I come to thee,
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5 So come I to thy mercy gate,
Where mercy doth abound :
Requiring mercy for my sin,
To heal my deadly wound.
6 Mercy, good Lord, mercy I ask,
This is the total sum :
For mercy, Lord, is all my suit,
Lord, let thy mercy come.
John Marckant (xvj cent.)
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SONGS OF SYON
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2 But vain that voice of woe
The wrath of God to slake,
Unless it crieth from below,
From hearts that burst and break.
3 Though dust the forehead stain,
Though torn the robe and rent,
Vain were those rents, those ashes vain,
To souls impenitent.
4 Then weep we hearty tears,
To turn the wrath of God,
And cry — that when our cry he hears,
He drop the avenging rod.
5 Just Judge of all that live,
Be slow to wrath ; relent :
Give time for penitence — O give
A heart right penitent.
6 Blest Trinity, uplift
Our souls, one God, to thee :
That fruitful every fasting gift
To us, thy servants, be.
Paris Breviary (1736) ; Tr. IV. J. Blew (1S08-1894)
5 2 NOW ARE THE DAYS OF HUMBLEST PRAYER
Tune — O Mensch, sieh wie hie auf Erdreich (Iambic, 8.8.8.)
Bbhrn. Briider (1566)
LENTEN-TIDE
52 A Southwell Tune (Iambic, 6.6. 8.6.) . __ , ,
' xvj cent. Melody
2 Now is the season, wisely long,
Of sadder thought and graver song,
When ailing souls grow well and strong.
O hearken, etc.
3 The feast of penance ! O so bright
With true conversion’s heavenly light,
Like sunrise after stormy night.
O hearken, etc.
4 O happy time of blessed tears,
Of surer hopes, of chast’ning fears,
Undoing all our evil years.
O hearken, etc.
5 We, who have loved the world, must learn
Upon that world our backs to turn,
And with the love of God to burn.
O hearken, etc.
6 Full long in sin's dark ways we went,
Yet now our steps are heavenward bent.
And grace is plentiful in Lent.
O hearken, etc.
7 All glory to redeeming grace,
Disdaining not our evil case,
But showing us our Saviour’s face.
F. W. Faber { 1814-1863)
For another setting see over (A?o. 32 b)
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SONGS OF SYON
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Of sadder thought and graver song,
When ailing souls grow well and strong.
O hearken, etc.
3 The feast of penance ! O so bright
With true conversion’s heavenly light,
Like sunrise after stormy night.
O hearken, etc.
4 O happy time of blessed tears,
Of surer hopes, of chast’ning fears,
Undoing all our evil years.
O hearken, etc.
5 We, who have loved the world, must learn
Upon that world our backs to turn,
And with the love of God to burn.
O hearken, etc.
6 Full long in sin’s dark ways we went,
Yet now our steps are heavenward bent,
And grace is plentiful in Lent.
O hearken, etc.
7 All glory to redeeming grace,
Disdaining not our evil case,
But showing us our Saviour’s face.
F. W. Faber (1814-1863)
( 58 )
LENTEN-TIDE
53 O NAZARENE, LVX BETHLEHEM
Tune — Veni, Sancte Spiritvs
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Abstinence from wine and food,
Christian, thou must cherish ;
Lest the soul grow dull and dark,
And the Spirit’s inward spark
Faint, and fade, and perish.
4 Be we followers, Christ, of thine,
And thine ordinance divine,
In thy virtue sharing ;
So shall luxury be put down,
And the spirit win a crown
By its kingly bearing.
3 Forty days in desert bare
Dwelt our Captain, needful fare
And sweet food untasted ;
Strength’ning by a wise control
The weak vessel of man’s soul,
Worn, and pleasure- wasted,
5 Power, and fulness of all grace,
Glory filling every place.
Give to God for ever ;
Honour to the Trinity,
Three in One, and One in Three,
One, whom naught can sever.
Prudent ius (348-413) ; Tr. W. J. (1 80S- 1894)
( 59 )
SONGS OF SYON
PASSION-TIDE
PASSION SUNDAY
54. VEXILLA REGIS PRODEVNT
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2 Where deep for us the spear was dyed,
Life’s torrent rushing from his side,
To wash us in that precious flood
Where mingled Water flow’d, and Blood.
3 Fulfill’d is all that David told
In true prophetick song of old ;
Amidst the nations, God, saith he,
Hath reign’d and triumph’d from the Tree.
4 O Tree of beauty, Tree of light !
O Tree with royal purple dight !
Elect on whose triumphal breast
Those holy limbs should find their rest :
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5 On whose dear arms, so widely flung,
The weight of this world’s ransom hung :
The price of humankind to pay,
And spoil the spoiler of his prey.
6 O Cross, our one reliance, hail !
This holy Passion-tide, avail
To give fresh merit to the saint,
And pardon to the penitent.
7 To Thee, Eternal Three in One,
Let homage meet by all be done :
Whom by the Cross thou dost restore
Preserve and govern evermore. Amen.
itus (vj cent.) ; Tr. J. M. Neale (1818- 1866)
5 5 A PANGE LINGVA GLORIOSI
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SING, my tongue, the glorious battle
With completed victory rife :
And above the Cross’s trophy
Tell the triumph of the strife :
How the world’s Redeemer conquer’d
By surrendering of his life.
God, his Maker, sorely grieving
That the first-made Adam fell,
When he ate the fruit of sorrow,
Whose reward was death and hell,
Noted then this Wood, the ruin
Of the ancient wood to quell.
For the work of our salvation
Needs would have his order so,
And the multiform deceiver’s
Art by art would overthrow,
And from thence would bring the med’cine,
Whence the insult of the foe.
4 Wherefore, when the sacred fulness
Of the appointed time was come,
This world’s Maker left his Father,
Sent the heav’nly Mansion from,
And proceeded, God Incarnate
Of the Virgin’s holy womb.
5 To the Trinity be glory
Everlasting, as is meet ;
Equal to the Father, equal
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Trinal Unity, whose praises
All created things repeat. Amen.
Part II.
THIRTY years among us dwelling,
His appointed time fulfill’d,
Born for this, he meets his Passion,
For. that this he freely will’d :
On the Cross the Lamb is lifted,
Where his life-blood shall be spill’d.
4 Bend thy boughs, O Tree of Glory !
Thy relaxing sinews bend ;
For awhile the ancient rigour
That thy birth bestow’d, suspend ;
An 1 the King of heav’nly beauty
On thy bosom gently tend !
He endured the nails, the spitting,
Vinegar, and spear, and reed ;
From that Holy Body broken
Blood and Water forth proceed :
Earth, and stars, and sky, and ocean
By that flood from stain are freed.
Faithful Cross ! above all other,
One and only noble tree !
None in foliage, none in blossom,
None in fruit thy peer may be ;
Sweetest Wood and sweetest Iron !
Sweetest Weight is hung on thee.
Thou alone wast counted worthy
This world’s ransom to uphold ;
For a shipwreck’d race preparing
Harbour, like the Ark of old ;
With the sacred Blood anointed
From the smitten Lamb that roll’d.
To the Trinity be glory
Everlasting, as is meet ;
Equal to the Father, equal
To the Son, and Paraclete :
Trinal Unity, whose praises
All created things repeat. Amen.
(vj cent.) ; Tr. J. HI. Neale (1818-1866)
Venanlius Fortunatus
( Cl )
SONGS OF SYON
^6 A TENSIS LIGNO BRACHIIS
Tune — Patris Sapiencia (Christus der uns selig macht)
(Trochaic, 7. 6.7. 6.7. 6. 7. 6.)
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From those holy sources :
Hither ! weak and sinful soul,
And renew thy forces :
This the med’cine, that shall cure
Terrors and remorses :
This the writing, that for us
Freedom’s deed endorses.
Sarum Missal (c. 1400) ; Tr. J. M. Neale (1818-1S66)
( 62 )
PASSION-TIDE
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And renew thy forces :
This the med’cine, that shall cure
Terrors and remorses :
This the writing, that for us
Freedom’s deed endorses.
Sarum Missal (c. 1400); Tr. J. M. Neale (1818-1866)
% Alternative Tune , No. 335
( 64 )
PASSION-TIDE
57 SI VIS VERE GLORIARI
Tune — Treuer Heiland, wir sind hier (Trochaic, 7 .6.7.6. 7. 7.6.)
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In that sore contending ;
This his sacred temples wore,
Honour to it lending ;
In this helm he faced the foe,
On the Rood he laid him low.
Satan’s kingdom ending.
3 Christ upon the Tree of scorn,
In salvation’s hour,
Turn’d to gold these pricks of thorn
By his Passion’s power :
So on sinners, who had earn’d
Endless death, from sin return’d,
Endless blessings shower.
4 When in death’s embrace we lie,
Then, good Lord, be near us ;
With thy presence fortify,
And with victory cheer us :
Turn our erring hearts to thee,
That we crown’d for aye may be :
O good Jesu, hear us.
Paris Missal (xiv cent.) ; Tr. Athelstan Riley
( 65 )
SONGS OF SYON
5 8 A gjclj tolll nttt itmt
Tune — Ach Dohterlin, min sel gemeit (Iambic, 8. 7.8.7.)
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2 I saw my Lord, the Nazarene ;
Colt, foal of ass, it bore him :
Men lopp’d the branches off the treen,
And spread their robes before Him.
3 Ah ! noble Lord of Nazareth,
Beneath thy shadow hide me ;
Who with thy blood and precious death
Hast freely justified me :
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4 Ah ! noble Lord of Nazareth,
Thy mercy grace dispenses :
Forgive my sins, ere fails my breath,
And pardon mine offences.
5 The Cross I saw thee undergo ;
For thee my soul doth languish :
That I can no-way ease thy woe,
Mine heart is sick for anguish :
6 I saw thee, Jesu, crucified ;
Thy love did never vary :
And there I bide till eventide,
To mourn with Blessed Mary.
K. Tirs ’ Liederbuch (before 1588) ; Tr. G. R. W.
Tune — Ach wan doch Jesu liebster mein
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Beneath thy shadow hide me ;
Who with thy blood and precious death
Hast freely justified me :
Ah ! noble Lord of Nazareth,
Thy mercy grace dispenses :
Forgive my sins, ere fails my breath,
And pardon mine offences.
3 The Cross I saw thee undergo ;
For thee my soul doth languish :
That I can no-way ease thy woe,
Mine heart is sick for anguish :
I saw thee, Jesu, crucified ;
Thy love did never vary :
And there I bide till eventide,
To mourn with Blessed Mary.
If See also Tunes Nos. 128 a and 150 a
( 67 )
SONGS OF SYON
59 2Da ^eCus* in Ueti (Batten gieng
Proper Melody (Iambic, 8.8.8. 8.)
Harmonies from Friedrich Layriz's Kern des Deuischen Kirchengesangs (1853)
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From brow and breast adown it ran, —
Remember this, O sinful man.
3 Behold what sorrow Jesus bore,
What shame, with scoff and scourging sore !
E’en death upon the tree of scorn, —
And all to save mankind forlorn.
4 Praise, honour, thanks eternally
From inmost depths of heart give we :
For- why he suffer’d for our sin,
That we his Father’s grace might win.
Anon, (xv or xvj cent.); Tr. G. R. W.
( 68 )
PASSION-TIDE
6o EXITE, FILIJE SYON
Tune — Machs mit mir, Gott, nach deiner Gut (Iambic, 8.7. 8. 7. 3. 8.)
J. H. Schein (1628)
The seep - tre and the crown by right He wears, in robe of pur - pie dight.
2 It glitters fair, his diadem,
But thorns are there entwining :
And from the Red Sea comes each gem,
That in its wreath is shining :
Their radiance glows like stars at night ;
With precious blood-drops are they bright.
3 The royal sceptre that he bears,
Beneatn whom nature quaketh,
No monarch’s pride and pomp declares,
A reed, it feebly shaketh :
For iron sceptre ne’er possess’d
The power to guide a human breast.
I 4 The festive purple of the Lord
Is here no garment stately :
A vest, by very slaves abhorr’d ;
The worm hath tinged it lately :
‘ I am a Worm,’ of old said he,
And what its toils have tinged, ye see.
5 We therefore to the King of kings
Bow lowly, from him learning
The pomp and pride that this world brings
To make our boast in spurning :
Such love the members best adorns,
For whom the Head was crown’d with thorns.
Anon, (xv cent.) ; Tr. J. M. Neale (1818-1866)
*f[ For an other Setting, by J. S. Bach , see No. Sj
( 69 )
SONGS OF SYON
6 I ATTOLLE PAVLVlM LVMINA
Tune — Jesus ruft dir, O Sunder mein (Iambic-trochaic, 8. 7. 8. 7. 7. 7. 7.)
Sirenes symphoniacce (Koln, 167S)
2 Look on the Head, with such a crown
Of bitter thorns surrounded :
Look on the blood that trickles down
The Feet and Hands thus wounded :
Let that frame thy tears engage,
Marking how Judea’s rage
And malice hath abounded.
3 But though upon him many a smart
Its bitterness expendeth,
Yet more, — O how much more ! — his heart
Man’s thankless spirit rendeth :
On the Cross, bewail’d by none,
Mark, O man, how Mary’s Son
His life of sorrow endeth.
4 None ever bare such grief, alas,
None ever such affliction,
As when Judea brought to pass
His bitter Crucifixion :
He, that we might dwell on high,
Bare the pangs that made him die,
In oft-renewed infliction.
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5 O therefore Satan’s wiles repel,
And yield not to temptation ;
Think on the woes that Christ befell
In working thy salvation :
For, if he had never died,
What could thee and all betide
But uttermost damnation ?
6 If thus he bled, that only Son
The Father held so dearly,
Thou wicked servant, faithless one,
O how much more severely !
If the green wood kindled, how
Shall not every sapless bough
Consume as fuel merely.
7 O mortal, heed these terrors well ;
O sinner, flee from sinning :
Consider thou the woes of hell,
Ne’er ending, still beginning :
Render thanks to Christ on high,
Thus with him beyond the sky
Eternal glory winning.
\Vj or xvij cent.) ; Tr. J. M. Neale (1S18-1866)
( 70 )
PASSION-TIDE
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And all true hearts will seek the foe
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No cup hath such completeness
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But what thy pride hath clothed with shame, —
But what thy sin, with anguish.
4 Have wealth and honour spread their wing
And left thee all unfriended ? —
See naked on the Cross thy King, —
And thy regrets are ended :
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Thy Monarch, for his latest bed,
One plank hath, hard and narrow.
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5 Thy good name suffers from the tongue
Of slanderers and oppressors ?
Jesus, as on the Cross he hung,
Was reckon’d with transgressors :
More than the nails and than the spear,
His sacred limbs assailing,
Judea’s children pierced his ear
With blasphemy and railing.
6 Fear’st thou the death that comes to all,
And knows no interceder?
O glorious struggle ! thou wilt fall
The soldier by the leader :
Christ went with death to grapple first,
And vanquish’d him before thee :
His darts then, let him do his worst,
Can win no triumph o'er thee.
7 And, if thy conscience brands each sense
With many a past defilement,
Here, by the fruits of penitence,
Hope thou for reconcilement :
For he, who bow’d his holy head,
In death serenely sleeping,
Hath grace on contrite hearts to shed,
And pardon for the weeping.
Anon, (xvij cent.) ; Tr. /. M. Neale (1818-1S66
( 71 )
SONGS OF SYON
63 A CRVX, SOLA LANGVORVM DEI
Tune — Seigneur, je n’ay point Ps. cxxxi (Iambic, 8. 8.8. 8.)
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5 Give us, O Lord, to die with thee,
With thee above fell death to rise ;
Despising earthly vanity,
To fix our hearts beyond the skies.
6 The Father praise we ; and the Son,
Who triumph’d for us on the Tree,
xVnd hath for us that glory won ;
Like praise unto the Spirit be. Amen.
J. B. de Santeiiil (1630-1697) ; Tr Sister Miriam
( 72 )
PASSION-TIDE
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Forbade him e’en that resting-place.
3 O fearful woe — the Lord of life
Upon thy breast contends with death ;
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Yet yielded up his last faint breath.
4 O holy Cross, by thee we live ;
And at thy foot our life we lay :
Tribunal whence our Lord shall give
His judgement in that bitter day.
5 Give us, O Lord, to die with thee,
With thee above fell death to rise ;
Despising earthly vanity,
To fix our hearts beyond the skies.
6 The Father praise we ; and the Son,
Who triumph’d for us on the Tree,
And hath for us that glory won ;
Like praise unto the Spirit be. Amen.
/. B. ds Sanieiiil (1630-1697) ; Tr. Sister Miriam
( 73 )
SONGS OF SYON
64 A SALVETE, CHRISTI VULNERA
Martyrs’ Tune (Iambic, 8.6.S.6.)
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More precious than the gems of Ind,
Than all the stars more fair ;
Nor honey-comb, nor fragrant rose
Can once with you compare.
Through you is opened to our souls
A refuge safe and calm :
Whither no raging enemy
Can reach to work us harm.
What countless stripes did Christ receive,
Naked in Pilate’s hall !
From his torn flesh what streams of blood
Did all around him fall !
How doth th’ ensanguin’d thorny crown
That beauteous brow transpierce !
How do the nails those hands and feet
Contract with tortures fierce !
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6 He bows his head, and forth at last
His loving spirit soars :
Yet even after death his heart
For us its tribute pours. '
7 Beneath the wine-press of God’s wrath
His Blood for us he drains :
Till for himself, O wondrous love !
No single drop remains.
8 O come all ye in whom are fix’d
The deadly stains of sin !
Come, wash in this all-saving Blood,
And ye shall be made clean.
9 Praise him, who with the Father sits
Enthron’d upon the skies :
Whose Blood redeems our souls from guilt,.
Whose Spirit sanctifies.
Roman Breviary , Venice (xviij cent.); Tr. E . Casual l (1S14-187S)
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2 Jesus, who gave himself for men,
Upon the Cross to die,
For you unlocks his heart, O then
Unto that heart draw nigh.
3 Ye hear his gracious voice and free,
Ye hear his summons blest :
‘ All ye that travail, come to me,
And I will give you rest.’
6 To God the Sire give glory meet,
And to his only Son,
With glory greet the Paraclete,
While endless ages run. Amen
Anon, (xviij cent.) ; Tr. E. Casivall or3 * 5 6 W. J. Blew
( 75 )
4 Sweet fount, whence life eternal flows,
Fresh spring of waters clear,
Bright flame celestial, cleansing those
That unto thee draw near.
5 Our wounds with that dear Blood bedew,
Those streams, from thee that flow,
New grace, new hopes inspire, a new
And better heart bestow.
SONGS OF SYON
66 S.EVO DOLORVM TVRBINE •
St. Bridget’s Tune (Iambic, 6. 6. 8.6.)
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And feet so tender rend :
See, down his face and neck and breast
His sacred blood descend.
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His spirit takes its flight :
That cry, it smote his Mother’s heart,
And wrapt her soul in night.
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Rocks wildly to and fro :
Tombs burst ; seas, rivers, mountains quake ;
The veil is rent in two.
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The sun withdraws his light :
The midday heav’ns grow pale :
The moon, the stars, the universe
Their Maker’s death bewail.
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Shall man alone be mute ?
Come, youth and hoary hairs ;
Come, rich and poor ; come, all mankind,
And bathe those feet in tears.
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Come, fall before his Cross,
Who shed for us his blood :
Who died the victim of pure love,
To make us sons of God.
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Tesu, all praise to thee,
Our joy and endless rest :
Be thou our guide while pilgrims here,
Our crown amid the blest.
Roman Breviary (Bologna, 1827) ; Tr. E. Caswall (1S14-1878)
( 76 )
PASSION-TIDE
67
JESU, SYON’S KING, WE GREET THEE
Tune — Alles ist an Gottes Segen (Trochaic, 8.8. 7. 8. S 7.)
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Sceptre poor of bending reed :
Then thine infinite affliction,
Bloody sweat and crucifixion,
Thirst, and last dread hour of need.
3 By thy precious Blood, good Jesus,
From transgression’s burthen ease us :
By thy wounds give health divine :
And our lives vouchsafe to fashion,
By the virtue of thy Passion,
Into likeness unto thine.
4 Thus hereafter may we merit
That glad city to inherit,
Which the Cross, dear Lord, makes free ; -
There, where nothing may afflict us,
Chaunt unending Benedictus,
Palm and crown cast down to thee.
Anon. From St. A/argaret’s Hymnal (East Grinsted, 1892)
For an alternative Tune, see No. 7/
( 77 )
SONGS OF SYON
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Reed for thy sceptre, crown of thorn, reviling,
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E’en crucifixion ?
3 Jesu, what brought thee to this pass of anguish?
I and my misdeeds. Thou alone wast sinless ;
Sore was the burden of my foul offences,
Lord, on thy shoulder.
( 78 )
PASSION-TIDE
4 Jesu, good Shepherd, for the sheep who diedest,
Shriving the robber penitent beside thee,
Praying forgiveness for the men who cross’d thee,
Grant me thy pardon.
5 That so, hereafter, clad in white apparel,
Guerdon’d, and wearing diadem of honour,
I, thy poor servant, may extol thy mercy
World without ending.
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PALM SUNDAY
69 GLORIA, LAVS ET HONOR
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Theodulph of Orleans (ix cent.) ; Tr . J. M. Neale ( 1 8 1 8-1866)
( 81 )
SONGS OF SYON
GOOD FRIDAY
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‘ Absolve them, 0 my Father dear,
Their trespass be forgiven :
Did they but know, they ne’er would do
To death the King of Heaven.’
3 See next, the dying thief hard by,
Bewailing sore his villany,
In mercy Christ hath shriven :
‘ Thou verily shalt be with me
In Paradise ere even.’
4 Now Mary stood the Cross beside, —
c O Lady, see thy son,’ he cried,
In John, my friend and brother ;
And thou, O John, from this day on,
Take Mary to thy mother.’
5 Forth from his parched lips there burst
A wonder-cry. He saith ‘ I thirst’ :
The Lord of all creation,
In midst of his own agonies,
Doth thirst for our salvation.
( 82 )
GOOD FRIDAY
6 In bitter pain the Son divine
Saith ‘ Eli, Eli, Father mine.
Why. hast thou me forsaken ? 5
What time we die, good Lord, be nigh,
At doomsday us awaken.
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O Father, to thy keeping.'"
He cried aloud, his forehead bow’d.
Then gently fell on sleeping.
9 O sinner, learn thy lusts to quell ;
With contrite heart consider well
These words of Jesus seven :
If haply he, who died for thee,
May grant thee bliss in heaven.
Thesaurus Hymnologicus (1841) II, No. xxv
Tr. G. R. W.
7 The ninth hour come (’twas mirk as night,
So Gospel saith, and saith aright),
‘5Tis finish’d,’ hear him crying :
In awful strife the Lord of life
Defeated death by dying.
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SONGS OF SYON
7
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2 At first he said, with gentle cheer,
‘ Absolve them, O my Father dear,
Their trespass be forgiven :
Did they but know, they ne’er would do
To death the King of Heaven.’
3 See next, the dying thief hard by,
Bewailing sore his villany,
In mercy Christ hath shriven :
‘ Thou verily shalt be with me
In Paradise ere even.’
4 Now Mary stood the Cross beside, —
‘ O Lady, see thy son,’ he cried,
‘ In John, my friend and brother ;
And thou, O John, from this day on,
Take Mary to thy mother.’
5 Forth from his parched lips there burst
A wonder-cry. He saith ‘ I thirst ’ :
The Lord of all creation,
In midst of his own agonies,
Doth thirst for our salvation.
’From Symphonia Sirenum (Koln, 1695 ; Daniel' s
( 84
6 In bitter pain the Son divine
Saith, ‘ Eli, Eli, Father mine,
Why hast thou me forsaken ? ’
What time we die, good Lord, be nigh,
At doomsday us awaken.
7 The ninth hour come (’twas mirk as night.
So Gospel saith, and saith aright),
‘ ’Tis finish’d,’ hear him crying :
In awful strife the Lord of life
Defeated death by dying.
8 Once more he spake afore the end,
‘ My spirit now I do commend,
O Father, to thy keeping.’
He cried aloud, his forehead bow’d,
Then gently fell on sleeping.
9 O sinner, learn thy lusts to quell ;
With contrite heart consider well
These words of Jesus seven :
If haply he, who died for thee,
May grant thee bliss in heaven.
Thesaurus Hvmnologicus (1841) II, No. xxv ;
X Tr. G. R. W.
GOOD FRIDAY
7
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Tune — Stabat Mater dolorosa (Trochaic, 8. 8. 7. 8. 8. 7.)
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Not the hands that rudely nail’d him,
Slew him on the cursed tree :
Ours the sin from heav’n that call’d him,
Ours the sin whose burden gall’d him
In the sad Gethsemane.
3 For our sins, of glory emptied,
He was fasting, lone, and tempted,
He was slain on Calvary ;
Yet he for his murderers pleaded ;
Lord, by us that prayer is needed ;
We have pierced, yet trust in thee.
4 In our wealth and tribulation,
By thy gracious Cross and Passion,
By thy blood and agony,
By thy glorious Resurrection,
Bv thy Holy Ghost’s protection
Make us thine eternally.
Joseph Anstice ( 1808-1836)
( S5 )
SONGS OB SYON
72 IT IS FINISH’D
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Purple robe and crown of thorn,
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And hath seen amidst the crowd
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Told his pain when hammer sent,
To the very head, the nail
Through his sinews crush’d and rent.
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Three long hours in grief to die :
Curses loud on every tongue,
Malice in each heart and eye.
It is finish’d. Naught is left,
He may yield at last his breath :
Bleeding, bruis’d, forlorn, bereft —
Life in dying conquers Death.
Cecilia Mary Caddell (1833-18/7)
( 86 )
GOOD FRIDAY
7 ^ O COME AND MOURN WITH ME AWHILE
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While soldiers scoff and Jews deride ?
Ah ! look how patiently he hangs ;
Jesus, our Love, is crucified.
5 O break, O break, hard heart of mine !
Thy weak self-love and guilty pride
His Pilate and his Judas were ;
Jesus, our Love, is crucified.
How fast his hands and feet are nail’d !
His blessed tongue with thirst is lie 1 :
His failing eyes are blind with blood ;
Jesus, our Love, is crucified.
Seven times he spake, seven words of love,
And all three hours his silence cried
For mercy on the souls of men ;
Jesus, our Love, is crucified.
6 Come, take thy stand beneath the Cross,
And let the blood from out that side
Fall gently on thee, drop by drop ;
Jesus, our Love, is crucified.
7 A broken heart, a fount of tears,
Ask, and they will not be denied ;
A broken heart love’s cradle is ;
Jesus, our Love, is crucified.
8 O love of God ! O sin of man !
In this dread act your strength is tried ;
And victory remains with love,
For he, our Love, is crucified.
F. V/. Faber (1814-1863)
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( 87 )
SONGS OF SYON
74 A TIME TO WATCH, A TIME TO PRAY
Tune — Das walt Gott Vater und Gott Sohn (iambic, 8. 8. 8.8.)
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The Crown of thorns, the Cross, the Spear.
3 And yet the sweetest, — for to-day
Our load of sin was borne away :
And hopes of joy that never dies
Hang on our Saviour’s sacrifice.
4 Like straying sheep we wander’d wide,
Thy laws we broke, thy Name defied ;
On thee the guilt of all was laid,
By thee the debt of all was paid,
5 O Saviour, blessed be thy Name !
Thine is the glory, ours the shame ;
By all the pain thy love endured
Let all our many sins be cured.
J. M. Neale (1 818-1866)
II For an alternative Tune see No. 14.8
( 88 )
GOOD FRIDAY
7 5 A 3D ®ag; tier |Ddn unti
Tune — In Schwarz will ich mich kleiden (Iambic, 7.6. 7.6. 7.6. 7.6.;
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Have nail’d upon the Tree
The Lord, the King of glory,
In nameless agony :
Go, Christen, kneel before him —
His side, his hands, his feet :
In penitence adore him,
Thy wounded Saviour greet.
3 Christ, who the Cross hast mounted,
Acquaint with reed and rod,
Among transgressors counted,
Though ever Son of God ;
Thou diest for the sinner,
In pity of his case,
That man may be the winner
Of God the Father’s grace.
4 Then, like thy subject loyal,
While as I draw my breath,
I swear thee, Sovran royal,
Allegiance until death :
When thou shalt come all glorious,
To hold thy dread assize,
’Mid all thy saints victorious
Exalt me to the skies.
Freiburg Magnificat (xix cent.) ; Tr. G. R. IV.
( 89 )
SONGS OF SYON
Tune — Mein Gmut ist mir verwirret
Harmonized by J. S. Bach (16S5-1750)
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2 Lo ! shameless hands, and gory,
Have nail’d upon the Tree
The Lord, the King of glory,
In nameless agony :
Go, Christen, kneel before him —
His side, his hands, his feet ;
In penitence adore him,
Thy wounded Saviour greet.
3 Christ, who the Cross hast mounted,
Acquaint with reed and rod,
Among transgressors counted,
Though ever Son of God ;
Thou diest for the sinner,
In pity of his case,
That man may be the winner
Of God the Father’s grace.
4 Then, like thy subject loyal,
While as I draw my breath,
I swear thee, Sovran royal,
Allegiance until death :
When thou shalt come all glorious,
To hold thy dread assize,
’Mid all thy saints victorious
Exalt me to the skies.
Freiburg Magnificat (xix cent.) ; Tr. G. R. IV.
-6 IESV, DVLCIS AMOR MEVS
Tune — Nu wol Gott das unser Gesang (Iambic, 8.8. 8.8.)
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Hail, countenance now pale in death !
Whose glance but late so brightly blazed
That angels trembled as they gazed.
3 And hail to thee, my Saviour’s side !
And hail to thee, thou wound so wide !
Thou wound more ruddy than the rose,
True antidote of all our woes.
4 O by those sacred hands and feet,
For me so mangled, I entreat,
My Jesu, turn me not away,
But let me here for ever stay.
Roman Breviary , Bologna (1827) ; Tr. E. Caswall (1814-1878)
( 91 )
SONGS OF SYON
EASTER-TIDE
77 CHORVS NOVJE HIERVSALEM
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When Christ, unconquer’d Lion, first
The dragon’s chains by rising burst :
And while with living voice he cries,
The dead of other ages rise.
Engorged in former years, their prey
Must death and hell restore to-day :
And many a captive soul, set free.
With Jesus leaves captivity.
4
Right gloriously he triumphs now,
Worthy to whom should all things bow ;
And joining heaven and earth again,
Links in one commonweal the twain.
5
And we, as these his deeds we sing,
His suppliant soldiers, pray our King,
That in his palace, bright and vast,
We may keep watch and ward at last.
6
Long as unending ages run,
To God the Father, laud be done :
To God the Son, our equal praise,
And God the Holy Ghost, we raise. Amen.
Fulbert of Chartres (xj cent.) ; Tr. J. M. Neale (1818-1866)
( 92 )
EASTER-TIDE
7 8 AVRORA LVCIS RVTILAT
,,,, Sarvm Proper Melody (Iambic, 8. 8.8. 8.) , ...
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2 While he, the King of glorious might,
Treads down death’s strength in death’s despite ;
And trampling hell by victor’s right,
Brings forth his sleeping saints to light.
3 Fast barr'd beneath the stone of late,
In watch and ward where soldiers wait,
Now shining in triumphant state,
He rises victor from death’s gate.
4 Hell’s pains are loosed, and tears are fled ;
Captivity is captive led ;
The Angel, crown’d with light, hath said,
‘ The Lord is risen from the dead.’
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5 The Apostles’ hearts were full of pain
For their dear Lord so lately slain ;
That Lord his servants’ wicked train
With bitter scorn had dared arraign.
6 We pray thee, King with glory deck’d,
In this our Paschal joy, protect
From all that death would fain effect,
Thy ransom’d flock, thine own elect.
7 To thee who, dead, again dost live,
All glory, Lord, thy people give :
All glory, as is ever meet,
To Father and to Paraclete. Amen.
n (iv-v cent.) ; Tr. J. M. Neale (1818-1866)
79 SERMONE BLANDO ANGELVS
(To be sung to the preceding Tune )
7 ITH gentle voice the angel gave
The women tidings at the grave ;
‘ Forthwith your Master shall ye see :
He goes before to Galilee.’
And while with fear and joy they press’d
To tell these tidings to the rest,
Their Lord, their living Lord, they meet,
And see his form, and kiss his feet.
The Eleven, when they hear, with speed
To Galilee forthwith proceed :
That there they may behold once more
The Lord’s dear face, as oft afore.
In this our bright and Paschal day
The sun shines out with purer ray ;
When Christ, to earthly sight made plain,
The glad Apostles see again.
The wounds, the riven wounds he shows,
In that his flesh with light that glows,
With public voice, both far and nigh,
The Lord’s arising testify.
O Christ, the King who lov’st to bless,
Do thou our hearts and souls possess :
To thee our praise that we may pay,
To whom our laud is due, for aye.
We pray thee, King with glory deck’d,
In this our Paschal joy, protect
From all that death would fain effect,
Thy ransom’d flock, thine own elect.
To thee who, dead, again dost live,
All glory, Lord, thy people give :
All glory, as is ever meet,
To Father and to Paraclete. Amen.
Ambrosian (iv or v cent.) ; Tr. J. M. Neale (1S18-1S66)
( 93 )
SONGS OF SYON
80 A AD C GEN AM AGNI PROVIDI
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2 Upon the altar of the Cross
His Body hath redeem’d our loss :
And tasting of his roseate Blood,
Our life is hid with him in God.
3 That Paschal eve God’s arm was bared :
The devastating Angel spared :
By strength of hand our hosts went free
From Pharao’s ruthless tyranny.
4 Now Christ, our Paschal Lamb, is slain,
The Lamb of God that knows no stain,
The true Oblation offer’d here,
Our own unleaven’d Bread sincere.
5 O thou from whom hell’s monarch flies,
O great, O very Sacrifice,
Thy captive people are set free,
And endless life restored in thee.
6 For Christ, arising from the dead,
From conquer’d hell victorious sped :
He thrust the tyrant down to chains,
And Paradise for man regains.
7 We pray thee, King with glory deck’d,
In this our Paschal joy, protect
From all that death would fain effect,
Thy ransom’d flock, thine own elect.
8 To thee who, dead, again dost live,
All glory, Lord, thy people give ;
All glory, as is ever meet,
To Father and to Paraclete. Amen.
Ambrosian (vij cent.) ; Tr. J. M. Neale (1818-1866)
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( 94 )
EASTER-TIDE
8 I VICTIMS PASCHALI LAVDES
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( 95 )
SONGS OF SYON
82 HIC EST VERVS DIES DEI
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His sa-cred Blood who free-ly spilt, To wash the world from stains of guilt.
Regain, ye faithless, faith and sight !
Awake, and Christ shall give ye light :
Lo ! he that shrove the dying thief
Shall ease the burthen of your grief. [Alleluya. ]
3
O wonder-faith ! ere sun went down,
Who bore the cross, soon wore the crown :
Saints many win the heav’nly hall ;
That some-time sinner outran all. [Alleluya.]
4
Yea, Angels stand in mute amaze,
As on that body rack’d they gaze,
WThose soul, that unto Christ doth cleave,
Shall gift of endless life receive. [Alleluya.]
8
O mystery deep ! set was his mind
To cleanse the taint of human-kind ;
To free from bonds a guilty race,
Man must the sins of man efface. [Alleluya.]
6
What more sublime can be than this,
That very sin should end in bliss !
Yea, perfect love out-casteth fear ;
By Jesu’s death new life is here. [Alleluya.]
7
Gorge, hungry Death, bait, hook, and all !
In net, out-spread for other, fall !
The Life of all mankind is slain,
That all mankind may life regain. [Alleluya.]
And what though death o’er all hath past ?
Up-spring to life shall all at last :
’Tis Death shall perish, Death alone,
By his own weapons overthrown. ' [Alleluya.]
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Thou, only thou, canst heal the breach. ’
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From stroke of death deliver,
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To thee, O Lord, new-risen
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With Sire and Spirit blessed,
Be endless praise addressed. Amen.
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8 6 EvCppouveo’dk) r« ounocvia.
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S. John Damascene (viij cent.) ; Tr. J. M. Neale (18 18- 1866)
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S. John Damascene (viij cent.) ; Tr. J. AI. Neale (1818-1866)
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New existence out of old :
This the Cross of Christ accomplish’d,
This the Prophets had foretold :
So that we, thus newly quicken’d,
Might attain the heav’nly fold.
3 Thou who comprehendest all things.
Comprehended by the tomb,
Gav’st thy Body to the grave-clothes,
And the silence and the gloom :
Till through fast-clos’d doors thou earnest
Thy disciples to illume.
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So that what they saw in vision
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S. John Damascene (viij cent.) ; Tr. /. M. Neale (1818-1866)
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Tune — Erschienen ist der herrlich’ Tag (Iambic, 8. 8. 8. 8.4.)
2 The Passover that frees from woe,
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That opens wide the heav’nly gate,
The Lord’s own day we celebrate. Alleluya.
3 From ‘very early’ until night
One strain we lift, one shout of might ;
With Eucharist the morn arose,
With Alleluya day shall close. Alleluya.
4 O Christ, eternal Pascha, thou,
The crown of every willing brow ;
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Array’d in more than morning-light. Alleluya.
5 On this thy Resurrection-day,
Be strife and hate put far away,
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May each his brother’s wrongs forgive. Alleluya.
6 The earth in festal raiment stands,
The floods for gladness clap their hands :
Then higher still and higher raise
The true, the living Pascha’s praise. Alleluya.
After the Greek, by IV. C. Dix ( 1837-1898)
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92 Cljrift id crdauticn
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Christ, our Victor-giant,
Quells the foe defiant :
Let the ransom’d people sing
Glory to the Easter King. Alleluya.
Alleluya, Alleluya, Alleluya.
Anon, (xij cent.) ; Tr. G. R. IV.
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93 JESUS CHRIST IS RISEN TO-DAY
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Thankful hearts to heav’n be raised.
Anon, (xij cent.) ; Tr. Lyra Davidica
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2 His death full nobly who did take
For miserable mortals’ sake. Alleluya.
3 Unto the tomb iij Maries bore
Of spice and myrrh a goodly store. Alleluya.
4 The body thinking for to find
Of him who died to save mankind. Alleluya.
5 An Angel clad in white they 'see :
His message fills their souls with glee. Alleluya.
6 Quoth he, ‘ Good people, fear not ye :
Go get you into Galilee. Alleluya.
7 And say to his disciples this :
Uprisen is the King of bliss.’ Alleluya.
8 Of Simon Peter next, I ween,
Then of th’ Eleven he was seen. Alleluya.
9 At Easter-tide sing high, sing low,
Benedicanms Domino. Alleluya.
10 All honour, Lord, to thee we pay,
Arising from the tomb to-day. Alleluya.
11 To Holy Trinity give praise,
With Deo gracias always. Alleluya.
Anon, (xij cent.) ; Tr. G. R. IV.
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Christians, hail the Resurrection ;
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Anon, (xiij cent.) ; Tr. J. M. Neale (1818-1866)
( 112 )
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The clouds of night are past away.
Anon, (xij cent.) ; Tr. G. R. W.
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See all in blossom, earth and tree :
These festal robes and carols be
In joy of Jesu’s victory :
Deo gracias.
3 The Lamb that died, the sheep to save,
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The watch and ward, the sealed cave.
Deo gr arias.
4 The second Adam at this tide
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Church Apostolick, far and wide,
Like Eva, ta’en from out his side.
Deo gracias.
5 As Aaron’s rod brake forth of yore,
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Bare fruitage — life for evermore.
Deo gracias.
6 Jesu, true Victor in the fray,
Restore thy people peace, we pray.
The pledge of this thy Rising-day,
That we may ever raise the lay,
Deo gracias.
Des Knaben Wunderhorn (i8oS) ; Tr. G. R. W
( 115 )
SONGS OF SYON
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After sharp death that him befell,
Jesus Christ hath harrow’d hell :
Earth is singing,
Heaven is ringing, Alleluya.
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On the third morning he arose,
Bright with victory o’er his foes :
Sing we lauding,
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Hence with sadness,
Sing with gladness, Alleluya.
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Lord, by thy wounds we call on thee
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Be thanksgiving. Alleluya.
Anon (1695) 5 Tr. J. M. Neale (1818-1866)
EASTER-TIDE
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Proper Melody (Iambic, 8.8. 8.8.8.8.)
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Christ made his foeman lick the dust. Alleluya.
3 Almighty Lord of great and small,
Redeemer of poor sinners ail,
Grant us, for great thy mercy is,
To reign with thee in endless bliss. Alleluya.
4 We hymn thee, Christ, our living Head,
Hereafter Judge of quick and dead ;
At doomsday spare us, mighty King,
That we may alway say and sing Alleluya.
5 To God the Father on his throne,
To Jesus Christ, his Son alone,
To God the Holy Paraclete,
Be laud and glory infinite. Alleluya. Amen.
.(?) Caspar Stolshagius (c. 1591) ; or J. Ebert (1549-1615) ; Tr. G. R. W.
( 117 )
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The soul within reflects her light ;
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5 ’Tis agile too, and swift indeed
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So many a thousand mile the Sun
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3 His Body now can feel no pain,
No hurt, for evermore again :
Like Sun, that many a thousand year
Hath shone, and yet is shining clear.
4 ’Tis subtle, and can penetrate
Through spar and bar and bolted gate :
E’en as through unresisting glass
Unhinder’d doth the sunbeam pass.
6 And yet thy face, fond mortal, hide ;
Weak eyes such lustre cannot bide :
None, born of woman, here may see
The fulness of yon Majesty.
7 O noble Form, I kneel and pray,
And worship thee, as best I may :
But would to God that aye I might
Behold thy face in glory dight !
Kolner Gesangbuch (1623) ; Tr. G. R. W
( 118 )
EASTER-TIDE
I O I a o FILII ET FILLE
Proper Tune (Iambic, 8. 8. 8. 4.)
2 On that first morning of the week,
Before the day began to break,
They went their buried Lord to seek. Alleluya.
3 Both Mary, as it came to pass,
And Mary Magdalene it was,
And Mary, wife of Cleopas. Alleluya.
4 An Angel clad in white was he
That sate and spake unto the three,
‘Your Lord is gone to Galilee.’ Alleluya.
5 When John the Apostle heard the fame,
He to the tomb with Peter came,
But in the way out-ran the same. Alleluya.
6 That night the Apostles met in fear :
Amidst them came their Lord most dear,
And said, ‘ Peace be unto all here.’ Alleluya.
7 When Didymus had after heard
That Jesus had fulfill’d his wrord,
He doubted if it were the Lord. Alleluya.
8 ‘ Thomas, behold my side,’ saith he,
‘ My hands, my feet, my body see,
And doubt not but believe in me.’ Alleluya.
9 No longer Didymus denied ;
He saw the hands, the feet, the side ;
‘Thou art my Lord and God,’ he cried. Alleluya.
10 Blessed are they that have not seen,
And yet whose faith hath constant been :
In life eternal they shall reign. Alleluya.
11 This holiest day, sing high, sing low,
And let the merry anthem flow,
Benedicamus Domino. Alleluya.
12 And we, with voice devout and sweet,
Most humbly, as ’tis right and meet,
Will Deo gracicis repeat. Alleluya.
Jean Tisserand (+ 1494) ; Tr . J. M. Neale (181S-1S66'*.
( 119 )
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3 Both Mary, as it came to pass,
And Mary Magdalene it was,
And Mary, wife of Cleopas.
Alleluya.
4 An Angel clad in white was he
That sate and spake unto the three,
‘Your Lord is gone to Galilee.’
Alleluya.
5 When John the Apostle heard the fame,
He to the tomb with Peter came,
But in the way out-ran the same.
Alleluya.
6 That night the Apostles met in fear :
Amidst them came their Lord most dear,
And said, ‘Peace be unto all here.’
Alleluya.
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That Jesus had fulfill’d his word,
He doubted if it were the Lord.
Alleluya.
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‘ My hands, my feet, my body see,
And doubt not but believe in me.’
Alleluya.
9 No longer Didymus denied ;
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‘ Thou art my Lord and God,’ he cried.
Alleluya.
10 Blessed are they that have not seen,
And yet whose faith hath constant been :
In life eternal they shall reign.
Alleluya.
1 1 This holiest day, sing high, sing low,
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Benedicamns Domino.
Alleluya.
12 And we, with voice devout and sweet,
Most humbly, as ’tis right and meet,
Will Deo graci as repeat.
Alleluya.
Jean Tisserand (+ 1494); Tr. J. AI. Neale (1818-1866',
( 121 )
SONGS OF SYON
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When to the grave men brought him,
The foeman sang for glee ;
But captive while they thought him,
Christ 'mong the dead was free :
'Twas ‘Victory far and wide'
That blissful Jesus cried,
And waved his banner bright.
True Conqueror in the fight.
The Victor-King, arisen,
With gladness views his own.
But, seeing void his prison..
Th’ usurper-fiend doth groan.
He, nothing lief, lays down
At Jesu’s feet his crown :
For with a Stronger yet
The strong man, arm’d, hath met.
Paul Gerhardt (1607-1676) ; Tr. G. P. IV*
( 122 )
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6 Jesus lives : Henceforth is death
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This shall calm my trembling breath
When I pass its gloomy portal :
Faith shall cry, as fails each sense,
‘ Lord, thou art my confidence.’
C. F. Gellcrt (1715-1769); Tr. Frances Elizabetk Cox (1812-1897)
4 Jesus lives ! For me he died ;
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Pure in heart and act abide,
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5 Jesus lives ! My heart knows well
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Life, nor death, nor powers of hell
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God will be a sure defence ;
This shall be my confidence.
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Of the nation faithless ever. Alleluya.
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He should rise with seals unbroken. Alleluya.
5 Hanging on the inglorious tree,
Mad with mocking lips they grieve him ;
‘ Let him quit the Cross, and we
Will the Son of God believe him. ’ Alleluya.
6 From the Cross he came not down,
Yet he worked a mightier wonder ;
Son of God the Saviour own —
Dead- he smites grim death asunder. Alleluya.
7 Grant us, Lord, with thee to die,
And to rise at thine uprising ;
And to set our heart On high,
Earth and all its joys despising. Alleluya.
8 To the Father, to the Son,
Through whose conquest we inherit
Life and light, be honour done,
And to thee, eternal Spirit. Alleluya. Amen.
N. le Tourneux (1640-1686) ; Tr. IV. J. Blew (1808-1894)
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105 WHEN TWO FRIENDS ON EASTER-DAY
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106 IN THY GLORIOUS RESURRECTION
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Isaac from the wood is risen ;
Joseph issues from the prison ;
See the Paschal Lamb which saves :
Israel through the sea is landed,
Pharao and his hosts are stranded,
And are whelmed in the weaves.
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Rock refreshing, Manna feeding ;
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May we walk with life renew’d.
8 Forth from thy first Easter going,
Sundays are for ever flowing
Onward to a boundless sea :
Lord, may they for thee prepare us,
On a holy river bear us
To a calm Eternity.
( 126 ) Christopher Wordsworth (1807-1885)
EASTER-TIDE
IOJ REJOICE. GOOD CHRISTIANS, RAISE THE STRAIN
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When all thy works, — the blowing mead,
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G. R. W.
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Ascending, o’er the stars to-day ;
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To Father and to Paraclete. Amen.
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Christ, through the deep blue heav’n,
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Returning to his own.
Triumph of mighty fray !
The prince of this world dies :
Christ to his Sire yields up his flesh
In glorious sacrifice.
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Saviour of all, he goes ;
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His Father’s seat hath won.
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For his avenging power ;
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Up heav’n’s star-spangled tower.
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To us be common mirth ;
That Christ, with his bright countenance,
Cheers them, yet leaves not earth.
8 Up ! then, and at their call
Let us on Christ attend,
And live we such a life henceforth
As may the skies ascend.
9 Jesu, to thee be praise,
Who ridest on the sky :
Conqueror, with Sire and Spirit blest,
To all eternity. Amen.
Ambrosian (vj or vij cent.) ; Tr. W. J. Blew (1808-1894)
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In glorious pomp ascending high,
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O grant us thitherward to tend,
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To Father and to Paraclete. Amen.
Venerable Bede (673-735) 5 Tr. B. Webb (1820-1885)
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With the trumpet’s pealing note
Alleluyas round him float ;
As he now, by hard-won right,
Seeks the Fount of purest light.
3 Crime on crime, and grief on grief,
Left the world without relief :
Now that aged, languid race,
God hath quicken’d by his grace :
As thy going up we see,
Glory to thy glory be.
S. Joseph of the Studium (ix cent.) ; Tr. J. M . Neale (1818-1866)
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Knit in everlasting bands :
Call the world to highest festal ;
Floods and oceans, clap your hands :
Angels, raise the song of triumph,
Make response, ye distant lands.
3 Loosing death with all its terrors,
Thou ascended’st up on high ;
And to mortals, now immortal,
Gavest immortality :
As thine own disciples saw thee,
Mounting Victor to the sky.
S. foseph of the Studiurn (ix cent.) ; Tr. J. M. Neale (18 18- 1866)
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y, 4 The greenwood leaves, the flowering meadows tell
Of Christ triumphant over gloomy hell. Ip\ Hail ! festal day !
y. 5 The power of Satan crush’d, he seeks the skies ;
From earth, light, stars and ocean anthems rise. 1^7. Hail ! festal day !
y. 6 The Crucified reigns God for evermore ;
Their Maker all created things adore. 1^7. Hail ! festal day !
y. 7 Christ, who didst fashion man and hast re-won ;
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Venan ins Fortuncitus (vj cent.) ; Tr. J. M. Neale (1818-1866)
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The wide heav’n laughs with glee ;
And, on their King attending,
The Saints, whom Christ set free,
Around their Saviour throng,
With seraphs sweetly singing,
And cherub voices ringing
The welcome of their song.
We know the way that leadeth
To our exalted Head ;
We know the path that speedeth
To heav’n, where Christ hath sped
Our Lord is gone before.
He will not here forsake us,
But to his home will take us,
And open wide the door.
We too the house will enter,
The mansion of the Lord ;
We too our hopes will centre
Where lies our treasure stored :
Lift up your hearts each one,
Where Christ hath onward hasten’d ;
On him your hopes be fasten’d ;
To him your race be run.
5 Let us to heav’n go pressing,
With mighty hearts yet meek ;
Let us sing sweet our blessing —
‘ Thee, jesu Christ, we seek ;
Thee, O thou Son of God,
Who dost all might inherit ;
Thee, Crown of heart and spirit,
Thee, true and living Road.’
6 When will that morn break o’er us ?
When come the blessed time
That Christ will stand before us
In lordliness sublime ?
Thou day, O haste and cheer
Our souls, the Saviour meeting,
Our hearts, the Saviour greeting ;
Sweet day of days, appear !
G. W. Sacer ( 1635-1699); Tr. W.J. Blew ( 1808-1894)
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2 To greet the Lord ascending,
The wide heav’n laughs with glee ;
And, on their King attending,
The Saints, whom Christ set free.
Around their Saviour throng,
With seraphs sweetly singing.
And cherub voices ringing
The welcome of their song.
3 We know the way that leadeth
To our exalted Head ;
We know the path that speedeth
To heav’n, where Christ hath sped :
Our Lord is gone before,
He will not here forsake us,
But to his home will take us,
And open wide the door.
4 We too the house will enter,
The mansion of the Lord ;
We too our hopes will centre
Where lies our treasure stored :
Lift up your hearts each one,
Where Christ hath onward hasten’d ;
On him your hopes be fasten’d ;
To him your race be run.
5 Let us to heav’n go pressing,
With mighty hearts yet meek :
Let us sing sweet our blessing —
‘Thee, Jesu Christ, we seek;
Thee, O thou Son of God,
Who dost all might inherit ;
Thee, Crown of heart and spirit,
Thee, true and living Road.’
6 When will that morn break o’er us ?
When come the blessed time
That Christ will stand before us
In lordliness sublime ?
Thou day, O haste and cheer
Our souls, the Saviour meeting,
Our hearts, the Saviour greeting ;
Sweet day of days, appear !
G. IV. Sacer (1635-1699) ; Tr. W.J. .5/^(1808-1894)
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I I 6 HAIL the day that sees HIM RISE
Tune — Louez Dieu tout hautement (Trochaic, 7. 7.7. 7.)
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Lift your heads, eternal gates ;
Wide unfold the radiant scene,
Take the King of glory in.
3 Circled round with angel pow’rs,
Their triumphant Lord and ours,
Conqueror o’er death and sin,
Take the King of glory in.
4 Him though highest heav’n receives.
Still he loves the earth he leaves ;
Though returning to his throne,
Still he calls mankind his own.
5 See ! he lifts his hands above,
See ! he shows the prints of love ;
Hark ! his gracious lips bestow
Blessings on his Church below.
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6 Still for us his death he pleads,
Prevalent he intercedes ;
Near himself prepares our place,
Harbinger of human race.
7 Master (will we ever say),
Taken from our head to-day,
See, thy faithful servants see,
Ever gazing up to thee.
8 Grant, though parted from our sight,
High above yon azure height,
Grant our hearts may thither rise,
Seeking thee beyond the skies.
9 Ever upward may we rove,
Wafted on the wings of love,
Looking when our Lord shall come,
Longing, gasping after home.
io There we shall with thee remain,
Partners of thine endless reign :
There thy face unclouded see,
Find our heav’n of heav’ns in thee.
Charles Wesley (1707-1788)
I iy WHO IS THIS THAT COMES FROM EDOM
Tune — Jesu, du, du bist mein Leben (Trochaic, 8. 7.8. 7. 7.7.)
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Satan conquer’d and the grave,
Jesus now is strong to save.
This the Saviour hath effected
By his mighty arm alone :
See the throne, for him erected,
’Tis an everlasting throne ;
’Tis the great reward he gains,
Glorious fruit of all his pains.
4 Mighty Victor, leign for ever !
Wear the crown so dearly won !
Never shall thy people, never
Cease to sing what thou hast done ;
Thou hast quell’d thy people’s foes ;
Thou hast heal’d thy people’s woes.
Thomas Kelly (1769-1854)
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I I 8 THE lord ascendeth up on high
Tune — Ach Herr, du allerhochster Gott (Iambic, 8.8. 7.8.8. 7.)
Harmonized by M. Prcetorius (16(39)
2 The heav’ns with joy receive their Lord,
By Saints, by Angel-hosts adored ;
O day of exultation !
Glad earth, adore thy mighty King ;
His Rising, his Ascension sing
With thankful adoration.
3 Our great High Priest hath gone before,
Now on his Church his grace to pour,
And still his love he giveth :
O may our hearts to him ascend,
And all within us upward tend
To him who ever liveth.
A. T. Russell (1806-1874)
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WHITSUN-TIDE
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Replete with heav’nly mystery,
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That first and blessed Whitsun-morn.
3 When the third hour shone all around,
There came a rushing mighty sound,
And told the Apostles, while in prayer,
That, as was promised, God was there.
4 Forth from the Father’s light it came,
That beautiful and kindly flame :
To fill with fervour of his word
The spirits faithful to their Lord.
5 Thou once in every holy breast
Didst bid indwelling grace to rest :
This day our sins, we pray, release,
And in our time, O Lord, give peace.
6 To God the Father, God the Son,
And God the Spirit, praise be done ;
And Christ the Lord upon us pour
The Spirit’s gift for evermore. Amen.
(?) S. Ambrose (iv cent.) ; Tr . J. M. Neale (1818-1866)
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That eloquent their words might be,
And fervid all their charity.
3 In varying tongues the Lord they praised ;
The gathering peoples stood amazed :
And whom the Comforter Divine
Inspired, they mock’d, as full of wine.
4 These things were done in type to-day,
When Easter-tide had worn away ;
(?) A Hilary of
The number told which once set free
The captive at the J ubilee.
5 Thy servants, falling on their face,
Beseech thy mercy, God of grace,
To send us, from thy heav’nly seat,
The blessings of the Paraclete.
6 To God the Father, God the Son,
And God the Spirit, praise be done ;
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12 3 A VENI, IAM VENI, BENIGNISSIME
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Turn sinner into saint ;
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Revive the dead, the faint :
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124
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Tune — Regina Clementine (Trochaic, 7. 6. 7. 6. 7. 6. 7. 6.)
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1 2 5 a tm allerCtiflte jfmifce
Tune — Ainsi que la biche ree (Ps. xlij) (Trochaic, 8.7 8. 7. 7. 7 .8. 8.)
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From thy throne, as April shower,
Thou descendest, heav’nly One,
Freighted with thy sevenfold dower,
From the Father and the Son :
Bring me, noble Guest divine,
God’s own blessings — they are thine,
Freely dealt at thy good pleasure :
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Fainting, be my staff and rod :
Dying, to new life restore me,
Buried, be my grave, O God :
From the dust when I arise,
Come, exalt me to the skies,
Where thou wilt in realms supernal
Feed thy saints with joys eternal.
Paul Gerhardt (1607-1676) ; Tr. G. R. IV.
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T'utie — Helft mir Gotts Gute preisen (Trochaic, 7. 6. 7. 6. 7. 7. 6.)
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Daily new strength provide :
My heart make clean and sound,
That I due praise may render,
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To thine allegiance bound.
Paul Gerhardt (1607
3 According to thy pleasure
My term of days dispose ;
And when they reach their measure,
And earthly scenes must close,
Spirit of holy faith,
In that dread hour be near me,
With gladsome thoughts to cheer me,
Of life that knows no death.
1676) ; Tr. Frances Elisabeth Cox (1812-1897)
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2 Thou broodedst o’er the waters’ face ;
Things animate in time or space
Owe breath of life to thy compassion :
Through thee the glorious heav’ns were made,
And all therein with strength array’d ; —
These all thy finger, Lord, did fashion.
3 Thou spakest by the seers of old,
And they of things to come foretold,
Of Jesu’s birth, the Lord’s Anointed :
And still, when men in thee confide,
Thou art a wondrous trusty Guide
Along the road by God appointed.
Part II
^HOU art the tree whose grateful shade
Fell o’er the blissful Mother-maid,
Whose branch with sweetest fruit was laden :
By thee the eternal Son divine
Found lodging in that Virgin-shrine,
When God was born of Mary-maiden.
2 Of thy good grace when Jesus Christ,
The Word-made-flesh, would be baptiz’d,
Thou, Lord, in dove-like form appearedst :
Nay till the end, at every tide,
In Christ thou sweetly didst abide ;
The Man of Sorrows oft thou cheeredst.
3 Thine Advent, as a mighty wind,
On those whom Christ had left behind.
Gladden’d the hearts of the Eleven :
Thy cloven tongues inspired their speech
In every dialect to preach
Beneath the canopy of heaven.
Part III
ORD ! Charity thou art by name :
Thou mournest o’er us when to blame ;
Thy nature ay is to have pity :
Thou mak’st us children of the Lord,
And fit partakers of his Board,
Nay, freemen of thy royal City.
2 Thy balm is sorrow’s antidote ;
Sweeter than honey to the throat,
By thee are words of comfort spoken :
Thou art the heav’nly Sun, whose ray
Doth chase the earth-born cloud away
From contrite hpart and spirit broken.
3 Thou art the Star, as crystal clear,
In whose fair splendour far and near
Hierusalem above rejoices :
From God and from the Lamb’s high throne
Thine harpsichord with silver tone
Inspires anew those Angel-voices.
4 Thou wilt abide with us for ay,
And quicken at the latter day
Our bodies into life eternal :
Thou wilt that thy true liegemen here
Stand yonder in thy sunshine clear,
In beatific joy supernal.
5 Then, mercy ! Lord, while I have breath :
And mercy ! at mine hour of death :
Let mercy ever go before me :
Bid me continue in thy love,
And let thy wings, O heavenly Dove,
Ay hover, to thine honour, o’er me.
Joh. Scheffler (1624-1677) ; Tr. G. A\ IV.
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Through thee the glorious heav’ns were made,
And all therein with strength array’d ; —
These all thy finger, Lord, did fashion.
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Of Jesu’s birth, the Lord’s Anointed :
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Along the road by God appointed.
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'T' HOU art the tree whose grateful shade
A Fell o’er the blissful Mother-maid,
Whose branch with sweetest fruit was laden :
By thee the eternal Son divine
Found lodging in that Virgin-shrine,
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Of thy good grace when Jesus Christ,
The Word-made- flesh, would be baptiz’d,
Thou, Lord, in dove-like form appearedst :
Nay till the end, at every tide,
In Christ thou sweetly didst abide ;
The Man of Sorrows oft thou cheeredst.
Thine Advent, as a mighty wind,
On those whom Christ had left behind,
Gladden’d the hearts of the Eleven :
Thy cloven tongues inspired their speech
In every dialect to preach
Beneath the canopy of heaven.
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T ORD ! Charity thou art by name :
Thou mournest o’er us when to blame ;
Thy nature ay is to have pity :
Thou mak’st us children of the Lord,
And fit partakers of his Board,
Nay, freemen of thy royal City.
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Sweeter than honey to the throat,
By thee are words of comfort spoken :
Thou art the heav’nly Sun, whose ray
Doth chase the earth-born cloud away
From contrite heart and spirit broken.
Thou art the Star, as crystal clear,
In whose fair splendour far and near
Hierusalem above rejoices :
From God and from the Lamb’s high throne
Thine harpsichord with silver tone
Inspires anew those Angel-voices.
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And quicken at the latter day
Our bodies into life eternal :
Thou wilt that thy true liegemen here
Stand yonder in thy sunshine clear,
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And mercy ! at mine hour of death :
Let mercy ever go before me :
Bid me continue in thy love,
And let thy wings, O heavenly Dove,
Ay hover, to thine honour, o’er me.
Joh. Scheffler (1624-1677) ; Tr. G. R. IV.
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Which thou hast borne with anguish,
Steep’d in the tide from thy rent side —
O leave us not to languish.
4 The glorious gain of all thy pain
Henceforth thou dost inherit ;
Now comes the hour — then gently shower
Onus thy promised Spirit.
5 Jesu, to thee all glory be,
With Sire, and Spirit ascending ;
Thy throne doth stand at God’s right hand
Through ages without ending. Amen.
Cluniac Breviary (1686) ; Tr. W. J. Blew (1808-1894)
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Anon, (x or xj cent.) ; Tr. J. M. Neale (1S18-1866)
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Metrophanes of Smyrna (x cent.) ; Tr. J. M. Neale (1818-1S66)
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1^3 UNITY IN TRINITY
Tune — Divinvm mysterivm (Trochaic, 7.6. 7. 6. 7.6.)
2 Godhead ever glorious,
Wisdom, love, and power ;
Over sin victorious,
Bulwark, hold and tower,
Crown our life laborious
With thy heavenly dower.
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Scatter’d he the Gospel seed :
Till his sojourn drew to ending,
Which he closed in wondrous deed.
3 At the last great supper seated
Circled by his brethren’s band,
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In the feast its statutes plann’d,
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4 Word made Flesh, by word he maketh
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S. Thcmas Aquinas (1227-1274) ; Tr. J. M. Neale (1818- 1866),
( 165 ) Doxology from Annus Sanctus (1884)
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His precious Flesh, his precious Blood :
Of flesh and blood is man combined,
And he of man would be the food.
4 In birth, man’s fellow-man was he ;
His meat, while sitting at the board :
He died, his Ransomer to be ;
He reigns, to be his great reward.
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And for this world offered :
Take we of his broken Body,
Drink we of the Blood he shed.
To the Twelve spake Truth eternal,
To the branches spake the Vine :
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Till I drink it in the Kingdom
Ot my Father, and with mine.
Thou hast stretched those hands for silver
That had held the immortal food ;
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Of the Body and the Blood,
Thou hast given the kiss, O Judas ;
Thou hast heard the woe bestow’d.
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On that most celestial meat :
Him, albeit with lips all earthly,
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Him, the sacrificial Pascha,
Priest and Victim all complete.
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Here is also hidden thy Humanity :
But in both believing, and confessing, Lord,
Ask I what the dying thief of thee implored.
4 Though thy Wounds, like Thomas, I behold not now,
Thee my Lord .confessing, and my God, I bow :
Give me ever stronger faith in thee above,
Give me ever stronger hope and stronger love.
5 O most sweet Memorial of his death and woe,
Living Bread, which givest life to man below,
Let my spirit ever eat of thee and live,
And the blest fruition of thy sweetness give !
6 Pelican of mercy, Jesu, Lord and God,
Cleanse me, wretched sinner, in thy precious Blood ;
Blood, whereof one drop, for humankind outpour’d,
Might from all transgression have the world restored.
7 Jesu, whom thus veiled I must see below,
When shall that be given, which I long for so,
That, at last beholding thy uncover’d Face,
Thou wouldst satisfy me with thy fullest grace ?
S. Thomas Aquinas (1227-1274) ; Tr. /. M. Neale (1818-1866)
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I38 ECCE ! PANIS ANGELORVM
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( 169 )
SONGS OF SYON
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I40 EYA! O DVLCIS ANIMA
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SOMGS OF SYON
14 I IESVS CHRISTVS NOSTRA SALVS
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2 O how pure this Bread, and holy !
It is thou, my Saviour, wholly,
‘For our food thyself hast given, —
Nought is greater under heaven.
3 ’Tis a gift, the best, the sweetest,
Pledge of love divine, completest,
Eucharist of mighty power,
Grace’s channel, heav’nly dower.
4 ’Tis not bread, ’tis thy Creator,
Word Incarnate, Liberator,
On the Cross that was suspended,
Till his soul her travail ended.
5 Manna, Angels satisfying,
Lode-star, light to saints supplying !
That which olden type suggested
Gospel now hath manifested.
6 Medicine, heal and weal that winneth,
Solace of the soul that sinneth :
Ease our burthen, tend and feed us,
And to Light eternal lead us.
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143 CHRIST WAS THE WORD WHO SPAKE IT
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2 O Well of grace redeeming,
With charity o’er-streaming
From Jesu’s spotless side,
Refresh thy sons and daughters
Athirst for living waters,
Till all be satisfied.
3 O Jesu Christ, whom hidden
’Neath form of bread, as bidden,
On earth we magnify ;
Vouchsafe us, this life ended,
When earthly veils are rended,
To see thee eye to eye.
Anon, (xvij cent.) ; Tr. G. R.
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145 fecSmucke tifclj, <3D liebe »>cele
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3 Jesu, sunshine of my being,
Jesu, wonderful, all-seeing,
Jesu, solace in my sorrow,
And my joy, by night and morrow ;
At thy feet I fall, my Maker ;
Make me, Lord, a meek partaker
Of the Wine and Bread of heaven,
For thy praise, to sinners given.
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2 Jesu’s presence there confessing,
Hasten to receive his blessing ;
He will ease thy heavy burden,
Give his Flesh, himself thy guerdon :
He, the Door to bliss immortal,
Standeth, knocking at thy portal ;
He thy Life, thy Light eternal,
He the Way to joy supernal.
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Ye Princedoms, Thrones and Cherubyn,
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Dominions, Virtues, Powers, combine
With Angels all, in orders nine,
To bless, and evermore
This Sacrament adore.
3 Ye Patriarchs of ages old,
And Prophets, great and small,
Ye Virgins, pure as Ophir gold,
And twelve Apostles all :
Ye Confessors and Martyrs brave,
Ye heav’nly hosts, revered and grave,
Praise God, and evermore
This Sacrament adore.
4 Ye sun and moon and stars on high,
That light the firmament,
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Your Maker’s love adore.
5 Ye fish in flood, ye beasts a-field,
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Due homage to your King :
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Disguis’d in forms of Bread and Wine ;
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6 Now let the faithful, old and young,
Sing hymns with heart and voice ;
By every tongue his praise be sung,
Till heav’n itself rejoice :
This is the Bread which, Jesus saith,
Shall save mankind from endless death ;
We therefore more and more
This Sacrament adore.
J. G. Seidenbusch (1641-1729) ; Tr. G R. IV.
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SONGS OF SYON
I4.7 SOUL OF 'JESUS— ONCE FOR ME
(Trochaic, 7. 7. 7. 7. 7. 7.)
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Glorious as eternity,
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Boundless bath of human crime ;
Me, the leper, vile and mean,
Plunge me in, and make me clean.
3 Water — from the sacred side
Of my Saviour crucified, —
Blending with the purple gore,
When his agony was o’er ;
Flow in mercy full and free,
Flow for sinners, flow for me.
4 Holy Jesu, Lord of heaven,
Hide me where the wound was given,
Piercing through thy heart divine ;
Hide me there and make me thine ;
Thou my only rest shalt be :
Never let me fall from thee.
After Anima Christi, by Matthew Bridges (1800-1894)
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148 ILizb* fcedxmnti’ter, Jefti mein
Tune — Nu wol Gott das unser Gesang (Iambic, 8.8.8. 8.)
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Most highest, yet thou stoopest low ;
What greater boon might God bestow ?
3 I pray thee, hither come to me ;
Revive me of thy charity :
For thee my spirit yearneth sore ;
Would I were worthy of thee more !
4 As harts, athirst upon the chace,
Speed to the water-brooks apace,
So longeth sore mine heart for thee :
O Jesu, Jesu, haste to me.
5 I cannot love thee as I should ;
Yet pardon me, my. chiefest Good :
Fain would I give thee hand and heart,
For thee with very life would part.
Nay, had I thousand lives, O Christ,
Each on thine Altar sacrificed,
Yet meagre should my largess be
Beside thine ampler love for me.
Paderborn Gesangbuch (1726I ; Tr. G. R. W'.
( 179 )
Songs of syon
149 ®un Cegne, it, uns all^umal
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Koln Gesangbuch (1887) ; Tr. G. R. IV.
I 50 A WE ALL BELIEVE
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SONGS OF SYON
SUNDAYS AND WEEK-DAYS
SATURDAY
FROM EPIPHANY TO LENT
152 DEVS CREATOR OMNIVM
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Who rob’st the day in beau-teous light, In sweet re- pose the qui - et night. A- men.
2 That sleep may wearied limbs restore,
And fit for toil and use once more ;
May gently soothe the care-worn breast,
And lull our anxious griefs to rest.
3 We thank thee for the day now gone ;
We pray thee, as the night comes on,
Help us, poor sinners, as we raise
Our wonted offering of praise.
4 To thee our hearts their musick bring,
Thee our united voices sing,
To thee our pure affections soar,
Thee may our chasten'd souls adore.
5 So when the deep’ning shades prevail,
And night o’er day hath dropt her veil,
Faith may no ’wildering darkness know,
But night with faith effulgent glow.
6 O sleepless ever keep the mind !
But guilt in lasting slumber bind ;
Let faith our chastity renew,
And temper sleep’s lethargick dew.
7 From every wrongful passion free,
O may our hearts repose in thee ;
Nor let the fiend with envious snare
Our rest with sinful terrors scare.
8 Christ, with the Father ever one,
Spirit, of Father and of Son,
God over all, of mighty sway,
Shield us, great Trinity, we pray. Amen.
A. Ambrose (340-397) ; Tr. J. D. Chambers
( 186 )
SUNDAYS AND WEEK-DAYS
‘ FROM TRINITY TO ADVENT
153 O LVX BEATA TRINITAS
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To thee our evening prayer we raise ;
Thy glory suppliant we adore
For ever and for evermore.
3 All laud to God the Father be,
All praise, Eternal Son, to thee,
All glory, as is ever meet,
To God the Holy Paraclete. Amen.
S. Ambrose (340-397) ; Tr. /. M. Neale (1818-1866)
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Od end-ed all the world’s ar- ray, And rest-ed on the sev-enth day :
His ho - ly voice pro-claim’d it blest, And named it for the Sab-bath rest.
2 And he, who death by death subdued,
And yesterday our life renew’d,
On Saturday his Sabbath kept,
As in the heart of earth he slept.
3 1 1 is servants, while they dwell below,
Six days of this world’s labour know :
Six days to bear the Cross have they,
And o’er hell’s powers to force their way.
4 But when the conflict shall be o’er,
And conquer’d sin can harm no more,
The soul, released from fleshly chain,
Shall life’s eternal Sabbath gain.
5 Then, then that Sunday shall ensue,
Whose end no eye shall ever view :
When this our flesh, from sin set free,
Shall put on immortality.
6 Then soul and body shall possess
United, double blessedness :
When we the ramparts shall ascend
Of that bright realm which cannot end.
Ven. Bede (673-735) ; Tr. J. AI. Neale (1818-1866)
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Tune — Preise, Jerusalem. (Dactylic, io. io. 10.10.)
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If what ye feel ye can fully declare.
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‘Vision of Peace 5 that brings joy evermore :
Wish and fulfilment can sever’d be ne’er,
Nor the thing pray’d for come short of the prayer.
We, where no trouble distraction can bring,
Safely the anthems of Syon shall sing :
While for thy grace, Lord, their voices of praise
Thy blessed people shall evermore raise.
There dawns no Sabbath ; no Sabbath is o’er ;
Those Sabbath-keepers have one, and no more ;
One and unending is that triumph-song
Which to the Angels and us shall belong.
Now in the meanwhile, with hearts raised on high,
We for that country must yearn and must sigh :
Seeking Hierusalem, dear native land,
Through our long exile on Babylon’s strand.
Low before him with our praises we fall,
Of whom, and in whom, and through whom are all:
Of whom, the Father ; and in whom, the Son ;
Through whom, the Spirit, with these ever One.
Amen.
Peter Abelard (1079-1142) ; Tr. J. M. Neale (1818-1866)
( 188 )
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SUNDAY
FROM EPIPHANY TO LENT
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The day its Ma-ker rose a-gain, And vanquish’d death, and burst our chain. A- men.
2 Away with sleep and slothful ease !
We raise our hearts and bend our knees,
And early seek the Lord of all,
According to the Prophet’s call ;
3 That he may grant us that we crave ;
May stretch his strong right arm to save ;
And, purging out each sinful stain,
Restore us to our home again.
4 Assembled here this holy day,
This holiest hour we raise the lay :
And O that he to whom we sing
May now reward our offering !
5 O Father of unclouded light !
We pray thee, kneeling in thy sight,
From all defilement to be freed,
And every sinful act and deed :
6 That this our body’s mortal frame
May know no sin, and fear no shame,
Whereby the fires of hell may rise
To torture us in fiercer wise.
7 We therefore, Saviour, cry to thee
To wash out our iniquity :
And give us of thy boundless grace
The blessings of the heavenly place.
8 That we, thence exiled by our sin,
Hereafter may be welcomed in ;
That blessed time awaiting now,
With hymns of glory here we bow.
Doxology before Candlemas
All honour, laud, and glory be,
O Jesu, Virgin-born, to thee :
All glory, as is ever meet,
To Father and to Paraclete. Amen.
Doxology after Candlemas
O Father, that we ask be done
Through Jesus Christ, thine only Son,
Who, with the Holy Ghost and thee,
Shall live and reign eternally. Amen.
S. Gregory the Great ( c . 540-604) ; Tr. f. M. Neale (1818-1866)
( 189 )
SONGS OF SYON
FROM TRINITY TO ADVENT
I 5 7 A NOCTE SVRGENTES
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Father eternal, Son, and Holy Spirit,
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S. Gregory the Great (c. 540-604) ; Tr. Hy inner
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( 190 )
SUNDAYS AND WEEK-DAYS
1^8 QVANDO NOCTIS MEDIVM
Tune — Verbvm Patris hodie (Trochaic, 7. 7. 7. 7.)
Palencia Missal (xi or xij cent. ) ; Setting by G. H. Palmer
By each mouth his praise be show’d,
For the new gift now bestow’d ;
From on high came down the dew,
From the earth the floweret grew,
Health in mortals to renew.
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Swaddling clothes enwrap the Morn ;
Praise by Angel-tongues is pour’d ;
Earth is ransom’d by the Lord ;
Peace to sinners is restored.
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Ammon’s King, in woe and grief,
Owns the dread of Syon’s Chief ;
Trembles haughty Babylon,
When they set the royal crown
On our truer Solomon.
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There the Cross is rear’d on high,
And their God they crucify ;
Conquering life in death hath lain,
Death’s contriver falls again,
Death itself by death is slain.
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After sunset in the grave
Comes our Sun again to save ;
And he shows the glory, won
By the deeds his hand hath done,
To the blest around the throne.
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Holy Father, now we crave,
Hear us, and redeem and save ;
Let the things we ask be done,
Through thy well-beloved Son,
With thee and the Spirit one.
(xiv cent.) ; Tr. J. A/. Neale ( r 8 1 8—1866
Stuttgart MS.
( 191 )
SONGS OF SYON
EN DIES EST DOMINICA
Tune — Gavde, Regina Gloria: (Nun laszt uns all mit Innigkeit)
(Iambic, 8. 8. 8. 8.)
Bohm. Br. (1544). Phrygian Mode
first, Our ris - ing Lord death’s fet - ters burst. A - men.
2 And by his flock, hath Christ declared,
His Resurrection must be shared :
For we, who trust in him to save,
Have risen with him, and left the grave.
3 We, one and all, of him possest,
Are made most rich, are made most blest :
For all he did, and all he bare,
He gives us as our own to share.
4 Eternal rest, a home on high,
A blessed immortality,
And peace and gladness, and a throne,
Are all his gifts, and all our own.
5 And therefore kept must Sunday be
In these things’ pious memory,
That Christian men to heart may lay
Why this is call’d the Lord’s own day.
6 Ruler of times, God ever blest,
The heart’s true peace and very rest !
Thy love we praise, thy Name adore,
Both on this day and evermore. Amen.
Thomas of Kempcn (1379-1471) ; Tr. J. M. Neale (1818-1866)
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( 192 )
SUNDAYS AND WEEK-DAYS
l6o HAC DIE SVRGENS DOMINVS
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Hrist, be-ing raised from death of yore, As on this day, can die no more ;
And that which he in bo - dy wrought By us in spi - rit must be sought.
2 This is the day that we must win
A resurrection from all sin ;
Lest by consent the soul, though free,
The slave of Satan’s wiles should be.
3 But whence we came, and what our state,
And where we are, and why create,
And whither we must soon depart, —
These thoughts to-day should fill the heart.
4 From God on high to this world’s frame,
To darkness out of light we came,
The work of God himself, endued
With his own blest similitude.
5 Between this day and Sundays gone
The soul should draw comparison,
And find what progress it has made,
And where its powers have been decay’d :
6 Each evil way should hate and flee,
The path of right keep earnestly ;
And think that each new week will yield
New struggle in new battle-field :
7 And still rejoice, because we know
That we have time as yet below,
Wherein we may advance apace,
As well to glory as in grace.
8 Ruler of times, God ever blest,
The heart’s true peace and very rest !
Thy love we praise, thy Name adore,
Both on this day and evermore. Amen.
Thomas of Keinpen (1379-1471) ; Tr. J. M. Neale (18 18-1866)
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( 193 )
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I 6 I A K a,TV]\()eg ev roi'g KocrurocToiq
Tune — Donne secours, Seigneur, il en est heure (Ps. xij)
(Iambic, ii.io.ii.io.)
Thou brakest not the seal, thy surety’s token,
Arising from the tomb, who left’st in birth
The portals of virginity unbroken,
And op’st the gate of heaven to sons of earth.
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Did’st to the Father by thyself atone,
As God Eternal : resurrection giving
To Adam, general parent, by thine own.
S. John Damascene (+ c. 780) ; Tr. J. M. Neale (1818-1866)
( 194 )
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And op’st the gate of heaven to sons of earth.
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Did’st to the Father by thyself atone,
As God Eternal : resurrection giving
To Adam, general parent, by thine own.
S. John Damascene (t c. 780) ; Tr. J. M. Neale (18 1 8-1866)
( 195 )
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Tune — Friede! Ach Friede (Dactylic-amphibrachic, 11.11.11.11.12.12.)
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SUNDAYS AND WEEK-DAYS
I 6 3 A O DAY OF REST AND GLADNESS
Tune — Es flog ein kleins Waldvogelein (Iambic, 7. 6.7. 6. 7. 6. 7. 6.)
2 On thee at the Creation
The light first had its birth ;
On thee for our salvation
Christ rose from depths of earth :
On thee our Lord victorious
The Spirit sent from heaven ;
And thus on thee most glorious
A triple light was given.
3 Thou art a holy ladder
Where Angels go and come ;
Each Sunday finds us gladder,
Nearer to heaven, our home :
A day of sweet refection
Thou art, a day of love ;
A day of resurrection
From earth to things above.
4 To-day on weary nations
The heavenly manna falls ;
To holy convocations
The silver trumpet calls :
Where Gospel-light is glowing
With pure and radiant beams,
And living waters flowing
With soul-refreshing streams.
5 New graces ever gaining
From this our day of rest,
We reach the Rest remaining
To spirits of the blest :
To Holy Ghost be praises,
To Father, and to Son ;
The Church her voice upraises
To thee, blest Three in One.
Christopher Wordsworth (1807-1885)
( 197 )
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163B
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Newsidler (1536) ; Harmonized by M. Pratorius (1609)
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2 On thee, at the Creation,
The light first had its birth ;
On thee for our salvation
Christ rose from depths of earth :
On thee our Lord victorious
The Spirit sent from heaven ;
And thus on thee most glorious
A triple light was given.
3 Thou art a holy ladder
Where Angels go and come ;
Each Sunday finds us gladder,
Nearer to heav’n, our home :
A day of sweet refection
Thou art, a day of love ;
A day of resurrection
From earth to things above.
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4 To-day on weary nations
The heav’nly manna falls ;
To holy convocations
The silver trumpet calls,
Where Gospel- light is glowing
With pure and radiant beams.
And living water flowing
With soul-refreshing streams.
5 New graces ever gaining
From this our day of rest,
We reach the Rest remaining
To spirits of the blest :
To Holy Ghost be praises,
To Father, and to Son ;
The Church her voice upraises
To thee, blest Three in One.
Christopher Wordsworth (1807-18S5
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2 Whose wisdom join’d in meet array
The morn and eve, and named them Day :
Night comes with all its darkling fears ;
Regard thy people’s prayers and tears.
3 Lest, sunk in sin, and ’whelm’d with strife,
They lose the gift of endless life ;
While thinking but the thoughts of time,
They weave new chains of woe and crime.
4 But grant them grace that they may strain
The heav’nly gate and prize to gain :
Each harmful lure aside to cast,
And purge away each error past.
For D oxo logy, see Hymn 156
Ambrosian (vj cent.) ; Tr. /. M. Neale (1818- 1866)
( 199 )
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MONDAY
SOMNO REFECTIS ARTVBVS
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2 To thee our earliest morning song,
To thee our heart’s full pow’rs belong ;
And thou, O Holy One, prevent
Each following action and intent.
3 As shades at morning flee away,
And night before the star of day ;
So each transgression of the night
Be purged by thee, celestial Light !
4 Cut off, we pray thee, each offence,
And every lust of thought and sense ;
That by their lips who thee adore
Thou may’st be praised for evermore.
For Doxology see Hymn 156
S. Ambrose (340-397) ; Tr . J. M. Neale (1818-1866I
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With earthly wa-ters to con-found, But mad’st the fir-ma-ment their bound. A-men.
2 The floods above thou didst ordain :
The floods below thou didst restrain :
That moisture might attemper heat,
Lest the parch’d earth should ruin meet.
3 Upon our souls, good Lord, bestow
The gift of grace in endless flow :
Lest some renew’d deceit or wile
Of former sin should us beguile.
4 Let faith discover heav’nly light ;
So shall its ray direct us right :
And let this faith each error chase,
And never give to falsehood place.
For Doxology see Hymn 156
(?) A. Gregory the Great (vj cent.) ; Tr. J '. M. Neale (1S1S-1866)
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WEEK-DAYS
TUESDAY
ALES DIEI NVNCIVS
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And Christ the Lord our souls ex-cites, And so to end-less life in-vites. A-men.
2 Take up thy bed, to each he cries,
Who sick, or wrapt in slumber lies ;
And chaste and just and sober stand,
And watch : my coming is at hand.
3 With earnest cry, with tearful care,
Call we the Lord to hear our prayer ;
While supplication, pure and deep,
Forbids each chasten’d heart to sleep.
4 Do thou, O Christ, our slumbers wake :
Do thou the chains of darkness break :
Purge thou our former sins away,
And in our souls new light display.
For Doxology before Candlemas see Hymn 1 56
D oxo logy after Candlemas
All laud to God the Father be ;
All praise, Eternal Son, to thee :
All glory, as is ever meet,
To God the Holy Paraclete. Amen.
Prudentius (iv cent) ; Tr. f. M. Neale (1818-1866)
l68 TELLVRIS INGENS CONDITOR
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Arth’s migh-ty Maker, whose command Rais’d from the sea the so-lid land ;
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And drove each bil-lowy heap away, And bade the earth stand firm for aye. A-men.
2 That so, with flow’rs of golden hue,
The seeds of each it might renew ;
And fruit-trees bearing fruit might yield —
And pleasant pasture of the field :
3 Our spirit’s rankling wounds efface
With dewy freshness of thy grace :
That grief may cleanse each deed of ill,
And o’er each lust may triumph still.
4 Let every soul thy law obey,
And keep from every evil way ;
Rejoice each promised good to win,
And flee from every mortal sin.
For Doxology see Hymn 156
(?) S. Gregory the Great (vj cent) ; Tr. Hymnal Noted
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SONGS OF SYON
WEDNESDAY
l6g NOX ET TENEBRiE ET NVBILA
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The dawn is here ; the sky grows white ; Christ is at hand ; de - part from sight ! A - men.
2 Earth’s dusky veil is torn away,
Pierced by the sparkling beams of day :
The world resumes its hues apace
Soon as the Day-star shows his face.
3 But thee, O Christ, alone we seek,
With conscience pure and temper meek :
With tears and chaunts we humbly pray
That thou wouldst guide us through the day.
4 For many a shade obscures each sense,
Which needs thy beams to purge it thence :
Light of the Morning Star, illume,
Serenely shining, all our gloom.
For Doxology before Candlemas , see Hymn 1 56
Doxology after Candlemas
All laud to God the Father be,
All praise, Eternal Son, to thee :
All glory, as is ever meet,
To God the Holy Paraclete. Amen.
Prudentius (iv cent.) ; Tr. J. M. Neale (181S-1S66)
170
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CGELI DEVS SANCTISSIME
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And paint-ing it with her - y light, Made it so beau-teous and so bright. A-men.
Thou, when the fourth day was begun,
Didst frame the circle of the sun,
And set the moon for order’d change,
And planets for their wider range :
To night and day. by certain line,
Their varying bounds thou didst assign
And gav’st a signal, known and meet,
For months begun and months complete.
4 Enlighten thou the hearts of men :
Polluted souls make pure agen :
Unloose the bands of guilt within :
Remove the burthen of our sin.
For Doxology , see Hymn 156
Ambrosian (yj cent.) ; Tr. J. A/. Neale (1818-1S06)
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THURSDAY
I 7 I LVX ECCE SVRGIT AVREA
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Those shades that hid the world from view, And us to dangerous er-ror drew. A-men.
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May this new day be calmly past,
May we keep pure while it shall last ;
Nor let our lips from truth depart,
Nor dark designs engage the heart.
So may the day speed on ; the tongue
No falsehood know, the hands no wrong,
The eyes from wanton gaze refrain,
No guilt the guarded body stain.
For God All-seeing from on high
Surveys us with a wratchful eye :
Each day our every act he knows,
From early dawn to evening’s close.
For Doxology before Candlemas , see Hymn 156
D oxo logy after Candlemas
All laud to God the Father he,
All praise, Eternal Son, to thee :
All glory, as is ever meet,
To God the Holy Paraclete. Amen.
Prndenlius (iv cent.) ; Tr. f. M. Neale (1818-1866)
17 2 MAGNyE DEVS POTENTIiE
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Part in the fir- ma-ment to fly, And part in o-cean depths to lie. A-men.
Appointing fishes in the sea,
And fowls in open air to be :
That each, by origin the same,
Its separate dwelling-place might claim :
Grant that thy servants, by the tide
Of Blood and Water purified,
No guilty fall from thee may know,
Nor death eternal undergo.
4 Let none despair through sin’s distress,
Be none puff’d up with boastfulness :
That contrite hearts be not dismay’d,
Nor haughty souls in ruin laid.
For Doxology , see Hymn 1 56
Ambrosian (vj or vij cent.) ; Tr. J. M. Neale (1818-1S66)
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SONGS OF SYON
FRIDAY
I73 STERNA CCELI GLORIA
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The Fa-ther’s Sole-Be-got-ten One, Yet born a spot-less Vir-gin’s Son. A-men.
2 Uplift us with thine arm of might,
And let our hearts rise pure and bright,
And, ardent in God’s praises, pay
The thanks we owe him every day.
3 The Day-star’s rays are glittering clear,
And tell that Day itself is near :
The shadows of the night depart ;
Thou, Holy Light, illume the heart !
4 Within our senses ever dwell,
And worldly darkness thence expel :
Long as the days of life endure,
Preserve our souls devout and pure.
5 The Faith that first must be possess’d,
Root deep within our inmost breast ;
And joyous Hope in second place,
Then Charity, thy greatest grace.
For Doxology before Candlemas , see Hymn 156
Doxology after Candlemas
All laud to God the Father be,
All praise, Eternal Son, to thee :
All glory, as is for ever meet,
To God the Holy Paraclete. Amen.
Ai?ibrosian (v cent.) ; Tr.y. M. Neale (1818-1866)
I73* PLASMATOR HOMINIS DEVS
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A-ker of men, from heav’n, thy throne, Who ord’rest all things, God a-lone :
* This Hymn was inadvertently omitted from the book of words.
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By whose de-cree the teem-ing earth To rep-tile and to beast gave birth. A - men.
2 The mighty forms that fill the land,
Instinct with life at thy command,
Thou gav’st, subdued to human-kind,
For service in their rank assign’d.
3 From all thy servants chase away
Whate’er of thought impure to-day
Hath mingled with the heart’s intent,
Or with the actions hath been blent.
4 In heav’n thine endless joys bestow,
But grant thy gifts of grace below :
From chains of strife our souls release ;
Bind fast the gentle bands of peace.
For Doxology , see Hymn 156
Ambrosian (vij cent.) ; Hymnal Noted (1834)
I74 AVRORA IAM SPARGIT POLVM
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Awn sprinkles all the East with light ; Day o’er the earth is gli-ding bright :
Morn’s glitt’ring rays their course be-gin ; Fare-well to darkness and to sin. A- men.
2 Each phantom of the night depart,
Each thought of guilt forsake the heart :
Let every ill, that darkness brought
Beneath its shade, now come to nought.
3 So that last morning, dread and great,
Which we with trembling hope await,
With blessed light for us shall glow,
Who chaunt the song we sang below.
For Doxology before Candlemas , see Hymn 156
Doxology after Candlemas
All laud to God the Father be ;
All praise, Eternal Son, to thee :
All glory, as is ever meet,
To God the Holy Paraclete Amen.
Ambros'an (iv or v cent.) ; Tr. J. M. Neale (1818-1866)
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SONGS OF SYON
AT PRIME
I 75 A IAM LVCIS ORTO SYDERE
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That he, in ail we do or say, Would keep us free from harm to-day. A-rnen.
2 Would guard our hearts and tongues from strife ;
From anger’s din would hide our life ;
From all ill sights would turn our eyes ;
Would close our ears from vanities :
3 Would keep our inmost conscience pure ;
Our souls from folly would secure ;
Would bid us check the pride of sense
With due and holy abstinence.
4 So we, when this new day is gone,
And night in turn is drawing on,
With conscience by the world unstain’d,
Shall praise his Name for victory gain’d.
Ordinary Doxology
( j) All laud to God the Father be ;
All praise, Eternal Son, to thee ;
All glory, as is ever meet,
To God the Holy Paraclete. Amen.
Ambrosian (v or vj cent.) ; Tr. J. M. Neale (1818-1866)
17 C B
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We lift our hearts to God on high,
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That he, in all we do or say, Would keep us free from harm to-day. A- men.
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i75
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God on high, That he, in all we do or say, Would keep us
free from harm to - day. A -men.
Special Doxologies
From Christmas Day to Candlemas ( except on the Feast of Epiphany and during the
Octave ), and on all Feasts of Blessed Mary and during their Octaves, and on the
Feast of Corpus Christi and during its Octave , when the Service is of the Octaves :
(Tune 175^)
(ij) All honour, laud, and glory be,
O Jesu, Virgin-born, to thee :
All glory, as is ever meet,
To Father and to Paraclete.
Epiphany , and during the Octave (Tune 36)
(iij) All glory, Lord, to thee we pay
For thine Epiphany to-day ;
All glory, as is ever meet,
To Father and to Paraclete.
Low Sunday , and daily until Ascension Day (Tune 77)
(iv) We pray thee, King with glory deck’d,
In this our Paschal joy, protect
From all that death would fain effect,
Thy ransom’d flock, thine own elect.
To thee who, dead, again dost live,
All glory, Lord, thy people give ;
All glory, as is ever meet,
To Father and to Paraclete.
A scension Day , and daily
(v) Be thou our Toy, and thou our Guard,
Who art to be our great Reward ;
Our glory and our boast in thee
For ever and for ever be !
until Whitsun Day (Tune 109)
All glory, Lord, to thee we pay,
Ascending o’er the stars to-day ;
All glory, as is ever meet,
To Father and to Paraclete.
Whitsun Day , and daily until Trinity Sunday (Tune 119)
(vj) Thou once in every holy breast
Didst bid indwelling grace to rest ;
This day our sins, we pray, release,
And in our time, O Lord, give peace.
To God the Father, God the Son,
And God the Spirit, praise be done ;
And Christ the Lord upon us pour
The Spirit’s gift for evermore.
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SONGS OF SYON
AT TIERCE
I76 NVNC SANCTE NOBIS SPIRITVS
Sarvm Melody (Iambic, 8.8. 8.8.)
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Shed forth thy grace with - in our breast, And dwell with us, a rea-dy guest. A-men.~
2 By every power, by heart and tongue,
By act and deed, thy praise be sung ;
Inflame with perfect love each sense,
That others’ souls may kindle thence.
Ordinary Doxology
O Father, that we ask be done,
Through Jesus Christ, thine only Son,
Who, with the Holy Ghost, and thee,
Shall live and reign eternally. Amen.
For special Doxologies , see Hymn 175
(?) S. Ambrose (iv cent.) ; Tr. J. M. Neale (1818-1866)
AT SEXT
iyy RECTOR POTENS, VERAX DEVS
Sarvm Melody (Iambic, 8.8.8 8.)
Mode ij
And send’st the ear- ly morn-ing ray, And light’st the glow of per-fect day. A-men.
For a?i alternative Tune, see No. 160
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2 Extinguish thou each sinful fire,
And banish every ill desire ;
And while thou keep’st the body whole,
Shed forth thy peace upon the soul.
Ordinary Doxology
O Father, that we ask be done,
Through Jesus Christ, thine only Son;
Who, with the Holy Ghost and thee,
Shall live and reign eternally. Amen.
For special Doxologies , see Hymn 175
(?) S. Ambrose (iv cent.) ; Tr. J. M. Neale (1818- 1866)
AT NONE
I78 RERVM DEVS TENAX VIGOR
Sarvm Melody (Iambic, 8. 8. 8.8.)
Mode iv
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Who, from the morn till ev’nmg’s ray, Through all its changes guid’st the day. A-men.
2 Grant us, when this short life is past,
The glorious evening that shall last ;
That, by a holy death attain’d,
Eternal glory may be gain’d.
Ordinary Doxology
O Father, that we ask be done,
Through Jesus Christ, thine only Son,
Who, with the Holy Ghost, and thee,
Shall live and reign eternally. Amen.
For special Doxologies , see Hymn 175
(?) Y. Ambrose (iv cent.) ; Tr. J. M. Neale (18 18-1866)
% For a?i alternative Tune , see No. 160
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SONGS OF SYON
AT COMPLINE
ON SUNDAYS AND WEEK-DAYS FROM EPIPHANY TO LENT
AND FROM TRINITY UNTIL CHRISTMAS
1 7Q TE LVCIS ANTE TERMINVM
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That, with thy won -ted fa-vour, thou Wouldst be our guard and keeper now. A-men.
2 From all ill dreams defend our eyes,
From nightly fears and fantasies :
Tread under foot our ghostly foe.
That no pollution we may know.
3 O Father, that we ask be done,
Through Jesus Christ, thine only Son :
Who, with the Holy Ghost and thee,
Shall live and reign eternally. Amen.
Ambrosian (vij cent.) ; Tr. Hymner
CHRISTMAS TO EPIPHANY AND ON FESTIVALS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
I 8o SALVATOR MVNDI DOMINE
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De-fend and bring us, God of might, Safe through the coming hours of night. A-men.
2 Stand, while we sleep, in mercy nigh ;
Lord, hearken to thy people’s cry :
Thou do our countless sins away,
Thou turn our darkness into day.
3 In sleep of death seal not our eyes.
And let no foe the soul surprise ;
No evil dream disturb our rest,
No powers of malice us molest.
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4 New strength to weary limbs impart ;
We pray thee, Lord, in hand and heart,
That free from sin we may arise
To pay our morning sacrifice.
Ordinary Doxology
All laud to God the Father be ;
All praise, Eternal Son, to thee ;
All glory, as is ever meet,
To God the Holy Paraclete. Amen.
For Special Doxologies, see Hymn 175
Ambrosian (vj or vij cent.) ; Tr. C. R. TV
ON THE FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT, AND DAILY UNTIL PASSION SUNDAY
I 8 I CHRISTE, QVI LVX ES, ET DIES
Sarvm Melody (Iambic, 8.8.8 8 )
Mode ij
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Thee, ‘ve-ry Light of Light,’ we own, Who hast thy glorious light made known. A-men.
2 All holy Lord, to thee we bend ;
Thy servants through this night defend ;
O grant us calm repose in thee,
A quiet night from perils free.
3 Let not dull sleep the soul oppress,
Nor crafty foe the heart possess,
Nor Satan’s wiles the flesh allure,
To make us in thy sight impure.
4 Let but the eyes due slumber take,
The heart to thee be ay awake ;
And thy right hand protection be
To them who love and trust in thee.
5 Look down, O Lord, our strong defence
Repress our foes’ proud insolence ;
Preserve and govern us for good —
The purchase of thy precious Blood.
6 Remember us, dear Lord, we pray,
Pent in this cumbering frame of clay ;
Thou only canst the soul defend ;
Be with us, Saviour, to the end.
7 All laud to God the Father be ;
All praise, Eternal Son, to thee ;
All glory, as is ever meet,
To God the Holy Paraclete. Amen.
Ambrosian (vj or vij cent.) ; Tr. Hymner
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SONGS OF SYON
ON PASSION SUNDAY, AND DAILY UNTIL WEDNESDAY IN HOLY WEEK INCLUSIVE
l82 CVLTOR DEI, MEMENTO
Sarvm Melody (Iambic, 7. 7. 7. 7.)
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Er-vant of God, re-mem-ber The hal-low’d Font’s be-dew-ing ; The
Seal of Con - fir - ma-tion, Thine in-ner man re-new-ing. A-men.
2 Take heed when, call'd by slumber,
All chastely thou reclinest,
That with the holy symbol
Thy brow and breast thou signest.
3 The Cross doth chase all evil,
Before it darkness flieth ;
That soul abideth steadfast
Which on this Sign relieth.
# 4 Far hence ! ye wand’ring phantoms
Of wild, unquiet dreaming ;
Begone ! thou arch-deceiver,
With thine unwearied scheming.
5 O ever subtil Serpent,
Who toils unnumber’d weavest,
And with thy guileful . windings
Our hearts of peace bereavest,
6 Avaunt ! for Christ is with us,
Yea, Christ is here ; then vanish !
This Sign — full well thou know'st it —
Can all thy legions banish.
7 What though the weary body
Awhile its rest be taking,
The soul shall, e’en in slumber,
To thoughts of Christ be waking.
8 Laud to the Sire eternal,
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To Christ, true King of heaven,
And Paraclete most holy,
Be now and ever given. Amen.
Prudentius (iv cent.) ; Tr. Hy inner.
ON LOW SUNDAY, AND DAILY UNTIL ASCENSION DAY
183 IESV, SALVATOR S2ECVLI
Sarvm Melody (Iambic, 8.8.8. 8.)
Mode viij
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O Light of Light, to man unknown, And watchful guardian of thine own. A-men.
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2 Thy hand Creation made and guides ;
Thy wisdom time from time divides :
By this world’s cares and toils opprest,
O give our weary bodies rest.
3 That, while in frames of sin and pain
A little longer we remain,
Our flesh may here in such wise sleep,
That watch with Christ our souls may keep.
4 O free us, while we dwell below.
From insults of our ghostly foe,
That he may ne’er victorious be
O’er them that are redeem’d by thee.
5 We pray thee, King with glory deck’d,
In this our Paschal joy, protect
From all that death would fain effect,
Thy ransom’d flock, thine own elect.
6 To thee who, dead, again dost live,
All glory, Lord, thy people give ;
All glory, as is ever meet,
To Father and to Paraclete. Amen.
Ambrosian (vij or viij cent.) ; Tr. J. M. Neale (1818-1866)
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To ransom us from death’s despair !
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vij or viij cent.) ; Tr. J. M. Neale (1818-1866)
( -213 )
SONGS OF SYON
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3 To thee of right belongs
All praise of holy songs,
O Son of God, Life-giver :
Thee therefore, O most High,
The world doth glorify,
And shall exalt for ever.
S. Athenogenes (iij cent.) ; Tr. Yattendon Hymns
( 214 )
EVENSONG
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5. Athenogenes (iij cent.) ; Tr Yattendon Hymns
( 215 )
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SONGS OF SYON
1 86 Another version of the foregoing hymn
Tune — Andiam, compagni, alla riviera (Dactylic, 10.5 4. 10.5.3.)
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Art, now and ever, worthy of praise :
Whence all thy creatures, lordly or lowly,
Antiphons holy to thee raise.
S. Athenogenes (iij cent.) ; Tr. G. R. IV.
( 216 )
EVENSONG
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1'une — Wir wollen alle singen (Iambic, 7.6. 7. 6.)
2 And thou, O Sun of Angels,
Watch o’er us from above ;
Fain would our eyes behold thee,
Fain would cfur hearts still love.
3 True Light, shine forth ! let darkness
Far from- our soul be thrust ;
That peace to all flow richly,
Who thee their Saviour trust.
4 And when as Judge thou sittest,
In robes of light array’d,
We all may joy before thee,
Untroubled, undismay’d.
5 To thee be praise, Lord Jesu,
Sun of the Angel-host ;
With God th’ eternal Father,
And God the Holy Ghost. Amen.
Mozarabic Breviary (vij cent.) ; Tr. W. J. Blew (1808-1894)
SONGS OF SYON
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Tune — Thys endere nygth I saw a sygth (Iambic, 4.4.6.4.4.6.)
Melody from Brit. Mus., MS. Royal Appendix $8 {early xvj cent.) ;
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2 The soul make clean, the mind serene,
And work the work divine :
In mercy weigh their prayers who pray,
And endless life assign.
3 As one by one, when day is done,
The summer-lights still glow ;
And, o’er the face of eve, their trace
Of ruddy radiance throw ;
4 So when the pall of night shall fall
Around us and above,
With brightness cheer its mantle drear,
And warm us with thy love.
5 All praise to thee, O Father, be, t
In this our day’s decline ;
Eternal Son, all-holy One,
Spirit, high praise be thine. Amen.
Mozarabic Hymner (v ijcent. ); Tr. IV. J. (1808-1894)
( 218 )
EVENSONG
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4 Fountain of goodness, bless the sick and needy ;
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( 219 )
SONGS OF SYON
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Rise we at day-break, strong to serve thee better ;
Order our goings, well begun and ended,
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( 220 )
EVENSONG
4 Fountain of goodness, bless the sick and needy ;
Visit the captive, solace the afflicted ;
Shelter the stranger, lull the babe to slumber,
Foster the orphan.
5 Father, who neither slumberest nor sleepest,
Thou, to whom darkness is as clear as noon-day,
Have us this night-time, for the sake of Jesus,
Safe in thy keeping.
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From worldly threats and worldly smiles :
And let thy Saints in unity
Know thee in God, and God in thee.
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And soft tongued, sleek hypocrisy.
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O Christ, protect us by thy Word ;
Increase our faith and hope and love,
And bring us to thy fold above.
Nikolaus Selneccer (1528-1592) ; Tr. B. H. Kennedy (1804-1889)
( 222 )
EVENSONG
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3 O tarry thou beside me ;
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Forbid him to molest me,
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My friends and kindred nearest,
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( 223 )
SONGS OF SYON
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For in my heart doth shine
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Ten thousand times Out-shone ye are
By Jesus Christ, my polar-star.
3 To-night, asleep while mortals lie,
And beast in mead or manger,
One keepeth watch and ward on high,
To sleep and slumber stranger ;
Jesu, by day and night
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So must my heart, for Jesu’s sake,
Keep vigil, and be still awake.
( 224 )
EVENSONG
4 Before I slumber, I commit
My spirit to thy keeping :
Shield thou my body, shelter it :
Avise my soul while sleeping :
With Jesus I dare brave
Distress, the world, the grave :
For let but Jesus seal mine eyes,
And unto joy I shall arise.
5 Now bid me fall asleep amain,
Thine arm around me spreading,
Thy vigilance my counterpane.
Thy charity my bedding ;
Thy breast my pillow be ;
My dream, sweet thoughts of thee :
What joy the WTord of life im parte,
Shed bv thy Spirit on our hearts l
C. Scriver (1629-1693) ; Tr. G. R. IV*
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O Brightness uncreated,
Shine with joy on us who here
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4 Each living thing is slumbering,
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Work thou silently in me,
Whiles I lie reposing.
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By night no more attended ?
When that fairest morn shall break
That shall ne’er be ended ?
6 For Syon then shall ne’er agen
Behold her brightness vanish,
Since the Lamb shall be her light,
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7 O were. I there ! where all the air
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Where the Saints, thee, holy Lord,
Evermore are singing.
8 Lord Jesu, thou my rest art now ;
Grant me to- stand before thee,
Radiant with thy light to shine,
And for aye adore thee.
J. A. Freylinghausen (1670-1739) ; Tr. C. Winkworth (1829-1878)
( 225 )
SONGS OF SYON
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2 The night is here : O be thou near ;
Christ, make it light within me :
Chase the darkness from my heart,
That to ill might win me.
3 The sun’s sweet light is sunk in night ;
O Brightness uncreated,
Shine with joy on us who here
Long for thee have waited.
4 Each living thing is slumbering,
While darkness round is closing :
Work thou silently in me,
Whiles I lie reposing.
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By night no more attended ?
When that fairest morn shall break
That shall ne’er be ended ?
For Syon then shall ne’er agen
Behold her brightness vanish,
Since the Lamb shall be her light,
And all night shall banish.
O were I there ! where all the air
With lovely sounds is ringing,
Where the Saints thee, holy Lord,
Evermore are singing.
8 Lord Jesu, thou my rest art now ;
Grant me to stand before thee,
Radiant with thy light to shine,
And for aye adore thee.
J. A. Freylinghausen (1670-1739) ; Tr. C. Winkworth (1829-1878)
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For evermore thy praise shall breathe,
And love thee, Lord, and sing.
6 To God the Sire be praise,
And to th’ eternal Son ;
And to the Holy Ghost always,
Co-equal Three in One. Amen.
C. Coffin (1676-1749) ; Tr. W. J. Blew (1808-1894)
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Watch around us, Lord of light ;
Bid us, one and all, ‘ Good night.’
Luise Hensel (1798-1876) ; Tr. G. R. IV-
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And earthly hopes and human succours fail ;
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In that blest day which hath no even-tide.
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3 Thou, who in darkness walking didst appear
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Come, Lord, in lonesome days, when storms assail,
And earthly hopes and human succours fail ;
When all is dark, may we behold thee nigh,
And hear thy voice, ‘Fear not, for it is I.’
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Christopher IVordszvorth (1807-1885)
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2 Earthly work is done,
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Rest in sleep and silence seeking,
Let me hear thee softly speaking ;
In my spirit’s ear
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Blessed, heavenly light,
Shining through earth’s night ;
Voice, that oft of love hast told me ;
Arms, so strong to clasp and hold me ;
Thou thy watch wilt keep,
Saviour, o’er my sleep.
W. Romanis (1824-1899)
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Drop down from heav’n, ye dews and fruitful showers :
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While weary mortals cease a time, for sleep.
4 Awake, ye Seraph-quires ! our hymns prolong,
Encamping round the righteous in his slumbers :
Proffer to God above, in tuneful numbers,
The fragrant incense of our even-song.
( 232 )
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5 Amend our psalms, (as God’s good Angels can)
‘ Men thank thee, Lord, for daily bread and raiment,
But chief because ’twas thou that madest payment
For man’s misdeeds, and diedst to rescue man.’
6 Most holy Godhead, One, in Persons Three,
Throughout the parlous hours of needful sleeping,
Have us, we pray thee, safe beneath thy keeping,
And bid the pow’rs of sin and darkness flee.
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Wake and refresh us, so that we the rather,
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With God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost.
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Now I seek thy face again,
And thy Son, the loving-hearted,
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Hear my earnest prayer, O hear me ;
Blessed Trinity, be near me.
J. Rist (1607-1667) ; Tr. C. Winkworlh and B. H. Kennedy
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EVENSONG
20 I A DARKENING NIGHT THE LAND DOTH COVER
Tune — Las! en ta fureur aigue French Ps. xxxviij (Trochaic, 8. 4. 7. 8. 4.7.)
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2 0 2 ECCE NVNC BENEDICITE (Ps. cxxxiv)
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Daily me thy hand upraises ;
Light my heart, illume my mind,
Ope my lips to sing thy praises :
‘ Holy Lord, immortal, strong,’
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3 When the Judge, as thunder-light,
Every secret deed unveiling,
Cometh at the dead of night, —
Hearts of men for terror failing, —
Then ‘ Thrice Holy, Lord most high,’
Be our cry !
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3 Pure be our heart, its inmost part
Kept free from witless thought ;
Let diet spare our flesh out-wear,
And bring its pride to nought.
4 That when the day hath waned away,
And change shall night-fall bring ;
All clean in sense, through abstinence,
God’s glorious power we sing.
5 Father, to thee all glory be,
To thee, O blessed Son !
Thee glory greet, bright Paraclete,
While endless ages run. Amen.
(v or vj cent.) ; Tr. W. J. Blew (1808-1894)
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Paul Gerkardt { 1607-1676); Tr. Cento
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SONGS OF SYON
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2 Gladly hail the sun returning ;
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For the night is safely ended ;
God hath tended
With his care thy helpless hours.
3 Pray that he may prosper ever
Each endeavour,
When the aim is good and true ;
But with inward voice upbraid thee,
And dissuade thee
From the ill thou would’st pursue.
4 Mayest thou on life’s last morrow,
Free from sorrow,
Pass away in slumber sweet :
And, released from death’s dark sadness,
Rise in gladness,
That far brighter Sun to greet.
F. K. L. von Canitz (1654-1699) ; Tr. H. J. Buckoll (1803-1871)
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With Chanticleer thy praise declare,
Who dost feed the hungry : —
4 If ocean-deep, with earth and sky.
Adore thee, Lord, and magnify,
And fulfil thy pleasure : —
5 If lower creatures, far and near,
Each in his kind, thy laws revere,
Lauding thee, their Maker : —
6 Then help mankind, e’en so, to raise
To thy great glory, hymns of praise
Now and ever. Amen.
Michael IVeisse (1480-1534) ; Tr. G. R. IV
( 243 )
SONGS OF SYON
COMMON OF OUR LADY
2 09 AVE MARIS STELLA
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2 ‘Ave’ thou receivest,
Gabriel’s word believest ;
Change to peace and gladness
Eva’s name of sadness.
3 Loose the bonds of terror,
Lighten blinded error ;
All our ills repressing,
Pray for every blessing.
4 Mother’s care displaying,
Offer him thy praying,
Who. when born our Brother,
Chose thee for his Mother.
5 Virgin, all excelling,
Gentle past our telling ;
Pardon’d sinners render
Gentle, chaste and tender.
6 In pure paths direct us ;
On our way protect us ;
Till, on Jesus gazing,
We shall join thy praising.
7 Father, Son eternal,
Holy Ghost supernal,
With one praise we bless thee,
Three in One confess thee. Amen.
(?) Venantius Fortuna/us (vj cent.) ; Tr. T. /. Ball
2 10 QVEM TERRA, PONTVS, zETHERA
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( 244 )
COMMON OF OUR LADY
2 The God, whose will by moon and Stitt
And all things in due course is done,
Is borne upon a Maiden’s breast,
By fullest heav’nly grace possest.
3 How blest that Mother, in whose shrine
The great Artificer divine,
Whose hand contains the earth and sky,
Vouchsafed, as in his ark, to lie.
4 Blest, in the message Gabriel brought j
Blest, by the work the Spirit wrought ;
From whom the great Desire of earth
Took human flesh and human birth.
5 All honour, laud and glory be,
O Jesu, Virgin-born, to thee ;
All glory, as is ever meet,
To Father and to Paraclete. Amen.
Venantius Fortunatus (e. 530-609) ; Tr. J. M. Neale (1818-1866)
2 II O GLORIOSA FEMINA
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There to or-dain’d, thy bos-om lent To thy Cre - a - tor nour-ish-ment. A-men.
2 Through thy sweet Offspring we receive
The bliss once lost through hapless Eve ;
And heav’n to mortals open lies
Now thou art Portal of the skies.
3 Thou art the Door of heav’n’s high King,
Light’s Gateway fair and glistering ;
Life through a Virgin is restored ;
Ye ransom’d nations, praise the Lord !
4 All honour, laud and glory be,
O Jesu, Virgin-born, to thee :
All glory, as is ever meet,
To Father and to Paraclete. Amen.
Venantius Fortunatus ( c . 530-609) ; Tr. Hymnet
( 245 )
SONGS OF SYON
2 12 VERBVM BONVM ET SVAVE
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( 246 )
COMMON OF OUR LADY
2 13 VIRGIN, WHOLLY MARVELLOUS
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2 Who can praise thee as he ought ?
Gifts, with every blessing fraught,
Gifts that bring the gifted life,
Thou didst grant us, maiden-wife.
3 God became thy lowly Son,
Made himself thy little One,
Raising men to tell thy woith
High in heav’n as here on earth.
4 Heav’n and earth, and all that is,
Thrill to-day with ecstasies,
Chanting glory unto thee,
Singing praise with festal glee.
5 Cherubim with fourfold face
Are no peers of thine in grace ;
And the six-wing’d Seraphim
Shine, amid thy splendour, dim.
6 Purer art thou than are all
Heav’nly hosts angelical,
Who delight with pomp and state
On thy beauteous Child to wait.
S. Ephrcm Sy>us (c. 307-373) ; T r. /. W. Atkinson, S. J.
( 247 )
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COMMON OF OUR LADY
2 This plant, with blossom laden,
As spake Esay of yore,
Is Mary, spotless Maiden,
For us this Flow’ret bore :
By God’s eternal will,
A seemly Babe she childeth,
Yet Maid remaineth still.
3 Praise, honour, to the Father,
The Son, and Spirit blest ;
And Mary, God’s own Mother,
For help we make request : —
Beseech thy dearest Son
That he would be our Refuge,
And shrive us, every one.
Speier Gesangbuck ( 1 599) ; Tr. G. R. IV.
2 15 VIRGIN-BORN, WE BOW BEFORE THEE
Tune — Sollt es gleich bisweilen (Trochaic, 8.8. 7. 7.)
C. H. Dretzel ( 1731 )
2 Blessed was the breast that fed thee ;
Blessed was the hand that led thee ;
Blessed was the parent’s eye
Watch’d thy slumbering infancy.
3 Blessed she by all creation,
Who brought forth the world’s salvation,
Blessed they, for ever blest,
Most who love, and serve thee best.
4 Virgin -born, we bow before thee ;
Blessed was the womb that bore thee :
Mary, Mother meek and mild,
Blessed was she in her Child.
Reginald Heber (1783-1820)
( 249 )
SONGS OF SYON
2l6 AVE MARIA ! BLESSED MAID !
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To whom, caressing and caress’d,
Clings the eternal Child ;
Favour’d beyond Archangels’ dream,
When first on thee with tenderest gleam
Thy new-born Saviour smiled.
3 Thou wept’st, meek Maiden, Mother mild,
Thou wept’st upon thy sinless Child,
Thy very heart was riven :
And yet, what mourning matron here
WTould deem thy sorrows bought too dear
By all on this side heaven ?
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4 A Son that never did amiss,
That never shamed his Mother’s kiss,
Nor cross’d her fondest prayer :
E’en from the Tree he deign’d to bow
For her his agonized brow,
Her, his sole earthly care.
5 Ave Maria ! thou whose name
All but adoring love may claim,
Yet may we reach thy shrine ;
For he, thy Son and Saviour, vows
To crown all lowly lofty brows
With love and joy like thine.
John Keble ( 1 7 9 2- 1 866 )
( 250 )
COMMON OF OUR LADY
2 17 WHEN CLOSING WAS THE NIGHT OF EARTH.
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And in the unburnt bush that glow’d,
Himself he signified :
Away the letter’s veil is roll’d,
The old law’s mystery is told,
In Jesu’s wounded side.
3 The new law’s mighty Sacraments,
Which from the shameful tree’s offence
And from Christ’s Passion spring,
Tell us why Jeremiah wail’d,
And why Esaias’ spirit fail’d,
And wherefore died the King.
4 O Virgin, Star that hast no peer,
0 Virgin, Light that shinest clear,
Before thine Offspring fall :
0 tell him of the side, the scourge,
The thorns and nails, and gently urge
Such pleadings for us all.
Richard F. Littledale (1833-1890)
( 251 )
SONGS OF SYON
COMMON OF SAINTS
APOSTLES AND EVANGELISTS
2 1 8 A ANNVE CHRISTE
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2 Redeemer, save thy work,
Thy noble work of grace,
Seal’d with the holy light
That beameth from thy face :
Nor suffer them to fall
To Satan’s wiles a prey,
For whom thou didst on earth
Death’s costly ransom pay.
3 Pity thy flock enthrall’d
By sin’s captivity :
, Forgive each guilty soul,
And set the bondmen free :
And those thou hast redeem’d
With thine own precious blood,
Grant to rejoice with thee,
Thou Monarch kind and good.
4 O Jesu, Saviour blest,
And gracious Lord, to thee
All glory, virtue, power,
And laud and empire be :
The Father with like praise,
And Spirit we adore,
With whom thou reignest God
For ages evermore. Amen.
Anon, (x-xj cent.) ; Tr . J. M. Neale (1818- 1866)
( 252 )
2 I 8 B
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2 19 STERNA CHRISTI MVNERA, APOSTOLORVM
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The soldiers of the heav’nly hall ;
The lights that rose on earth for all.
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’Twas thus the yearning faith of Saints,
The unconquer’d hope that never faints,
The love of Christ, that knows not shame,
The Prince of this world overcame.
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In these the Father’s glory shone,
In these the will of God the Son :
In these exults the Holy Ghost,
Through these rejoice the heav’nly host.
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Redeemer, hear us of thy love,
That, with this glorious band above,
Hereafter, of thine endless grace,
Thy servants also may have place. Amen.
Ambrose (iv cent.) ; Tr. /. M. Neale (1818-1866)
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2 20 A EXVLTET CCELVM LAVDIBVS
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O ye who, throned in glory dread,
Shall judge the living and the dead, —
True lights, the world illumining,
Regard the suppliant prayer we bring.
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The gates of heav’n, at your command,
To all or closed or open stand :
May we at your august decree
Be loosed from our iniquity.
The power, of old to you convey’d,
Sickness and health alike obey’d :
May ye our ailing souls once more
To life and holiness restore.
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That Christ, the avenging Judge of doom,
When he at time’s last end shall come,
May grant us, for his mercy sake,
Of joys eternal to partake.
All laud to God the Father be ;
All praise, Eternal Son, to thee ;
All glory, as is ever meet,
To God the Holy Paraclete. Amen.
Anon, (x cent.) ; Tr. Hymner
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SONGS OF SYON
2 2 1 PLAVSV CHORVS L^ETABVNDO
(Trochaic, 8.8. 7.8 .8.7*) Modes v k vj
[ S ] Early xvi cent . MS. 546, S. Gallen
Uires ! re - joice, those he - raids prais-ing, Who, through earth their
Voi - ces which sal - va - tion speed- ed, When the day to
voi - ces rais - ing, Sound -ed forth the Gos - pel - call: 2 He, the
night suc-ceed-ed, And the Sun il - lu - min’d all Thus the
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Shep-herd good, pre - si - ding O’er his flock, and laws pro - vi - ding,
world’s four parts be - liev - ed, And from ho - ly scribes re - ceiv - ed
Chose of yore a four - fold band : 3 One the theme by all out -
Heal - ing, warn - ing, and com-mand. Di - vers forms of God’s ere - *
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one of the Four : 4 John with ea - gle’s vi - sion fa - ceth
- tick pro - phet’s lore. In - to high - est heav’n he soar - eth,
Blaze of noon-day sun, and cha-seth Clouds which veil our world for - lorn ;
In the Father’s breast ad - or - eth Christ, be - fore the a - ges born.
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bear - eth Fea-tures all of hu-man frame : 6 Luke, whom face of ox
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- tion long fore - told : 7 Mark, who teils of Christ vie - to - rious, Ri - sing
the types of old. When the Fa-ther’s sum-mons sounded, He, tri -
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from the dead all - glo - rious, Claims the roar - ing li - on's mien :
- um-phant, rose, sur-round-ed With im - mor - tal glo - ry’s sheen.
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Hap- py streams, God’s gift re-new-ing, Man with Sa - cra-ments be-dew-ing —
Four flow E - den’s streams a - gain : 9 Firm-ly is God’s tem-ple ground-ed ;
These the na-tio‘ns’ life sus-tain. May he, in this house de - light -ing,
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Ru - in ne’er can it be - tide :
God and man for aye al - lied.
Adam of S. Victor (xij cent.) ; Tr. Hymner
On this four-square base-ment found-ed,
Dwell with man, in bliss u - ni - ting
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SONGS OF SYON
ONE MARTYR
22 2 MARTYR DEI, QVI VNICVM
Sarvm Melody (Iambic, 8. 8. 8.8.)
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O may thy prayer for us obtain
The cleansing of each guilty stain,
Shield us from sin’s contagious blight,
Put life’s long weariness to flight.
3
Now riven are the bonds in twain,
Which did thy saintly limbs enchain :
From us the bonds of earth remove
Through God the Son’s redeeming love.
4
All laud to God the Father be ;
All praise, eternal Son, to thee ;
All glory, as is ever meet,
To God the Holy Paraclete. Amen.
Anon . (ix or x cent.) ; Tr. Hymner
For special Tunes and Doxo/ogies , see Hymn iyy
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COMMON OF SAINTS
2 23 DEVS, TVORVM MILITVM
Sarvm Melody (Iambic, 8. 8. 8.8.)
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2 The pleasures of the world he spurn’d ;
From sin’s pernicious lures he turn’d :
He knew their joys imbued with gall,
And thus he reach’d thy heav’nly hall.
3 For tbee through many a woe he ran ;
In many a fight he play’d the man :
For thee his blood he dared to pour,
And thence hath joy for evermore.
4 We therefore pray thee, full of love,
Regard us from thy throne above :
On this thy Martyr’s triumph-day
Wash every stain of sin away.
5 O Father, that we ask be done
Through Jesus Christ, thine only Son :
Who with the Holy Ghost and thee
Shall live and reign eternally. Amen.
Ambrosian (vj cent.) ; Tr. J. M. Neale (1818-1S66J
For special Tunes and Doxologies , see Hy?nn iyj
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SONGS OF SYON
MANY MARTYRS
2 24a sanctorvm meritis
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2 They, whom this world of ill,
While it yet held, abhorr’d ;
Its withering flowers that still
They spurn’d with one accord ;
They knew them shortdived all,
And follow’d at thy call,
King Jesu, to thy heavenly hall.
3 For thee all pangs they bare,
Fury and mortal hate,
The cruel scourge to tear.
The hook to lacerate ;
But vain their foes’ intent :
For, every torment spent,
Their valiant spirits stood unbent.
4 Like sheep their blood they pour’d :
And without groan or tear,
They bent before the sword
For that their King most dear :
Their souls, serenely blest,
In patience they possess’d,
And look’d in hope toward their rest.
5 What tongue may here declare,
Fancy or thought descry,
The joys thou dost prepare
For these thy Saints on high ?
Empurpled in the flood
Of their victorious blood,
They won the laurel from their God.
6 To thee, O Lord most High,
One in Three Persons still,
To pardon us we cry,
And to preserve from ill ;
Here give thy servants peace,
Hereafter glad release,
And pleasures that shall never cease. Amen.
Anon . (viij cent.) ; Tr. J. M. Neale (1818-1866)
% For a7iother Sarum Melody , see No. 267
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COMMON OF SAINTS
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2 The terrors of the world despised,
The body’s torments lightly prized,
By one brief space of death and pain
Life everlasting they obtain.
3 To flames the Martyr-Saints are hail’d ;
By teeth of savage beasts assail’d ;
Against them, arm’d with ruthless brand
And hooks of steel, the torturers stand.
4 The mangled frame is tortured sore ;
The holy life-drops freshly pour :
They stand unmoved amidst the strife,
By grace of everlasting life.
5 Redeemer, hear us of thy love ;
That, with the Martyr host above,
Hereafter, of thine endless grace,
Thy servants also may have place. Amen.
S. Ambrose (iv cent ) ; Tr. J. M. Neale (1818- 1866)
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SONGS OF SYON
CONFESSORS
2 2 6 ISTE CONFESSOR
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2 Saintly and prudent, modest in behaviour,
Peaceful and sober, chaste was he, and lowly,
While that life’s vigour, coursing through his members,
Quicken’d his being.
3 Sick ones of old time, to his tomb resorting,
Sorely by ailments manifold afflicted,
Oft-times have welcomed health and strength returning,
At his petition.
4 Whence we in chorus gladly do him honour,
Chaunting his praises with devout affection,
That in his merits we may have a portion,
Now and for ever.
5 Plis be the glory, power, and salvation,
Who over all things reigneth in the highest,
Earth’s mighty fabrick ruling and directing,
Onely and Trinal. Amen.
Alton, (vij or viij cent.) ; Tr. Hymner
For other Melodies , see Nos. 228 , 2j2 6° 27 j
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COMMON OF SAINTS
2 2 7 IESV, REDEMPTOR OMNIVM
York Melody (Iambic, 8. 8. 8. 8.)
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2 This meek Confessor of thy Name
To-day attain’d a glorious fame ;
Whose yearly feast, in solemn state,
Thy faithful people celebrate.
3 The world and all its boasted good
As vain and passing he eschew’d ;
And therefore with Angelick bands
In endless joy for ever stands.
4 Grant then that we, most gracious God,
May follow in the steps he trod :
And, at his prayer, thy servants free
From stain of all iniquity.
5 To thee, O Christ, our loving King,
All glory, praise, and thanks we bring :
All glory, as is ever meet,
To Father and to Paraclete. Amen.
Ambrosian (viij or ix cent.) ; Tr. Hymnsr
«[ For special Tunes and Doxologies , see Hymn I'jy
SONGS OF SYON
VIRGIN-MARTYRS
2 2 8 QVID SACRAM VIRGO
Sarvm Melody (Sapphic Measure)
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2 Bent by no luring blandishment of pleasure,
Proof against every menace of the tyrant,
Terrors on this side, and on that affection,
Vainly beset thee.
3 Roses and lilies are the bridegroom’s portion ;
Thou, to thy Bridegroom evermore found faithful,
Bringest him roses as a Martyr, bringest
Lilies, a Virgin.
4 His be the glory, power, and salvation,
Who over all things reigneth in the highest,
Earth’s mighty fabrick ruling and directing,
Onely and Trinal. Amen.
Paris Breviary { 1736); Tr. J. M. Neale (1818-1866)
For other Melodies , see Aros. 226 , 252 6° 273
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COMMON OF SAINTS
VIRGINS
2 29 IESV, CORONA VI RGINVM
(Iambic, 8. 8. 8. 8.)
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2 Among the lilies thou dost feed,
By Virgin quires accompanied —
With glory deck’d, the spotless brides
Whose bridal gifts thy love provides.
3 They, wheresoe’er thy footsteps bend,
With hymns and praises still attend :
In blessed troops they follow thee,
With dance, and song, and melody.
4 We pray thee therefore to bestow
Upon our senses here below
Thy grace, that so we may endure
From taint of all corruption pure.
5 All laud to God the Father be,
All praise, eternal Son, to thee :
All glory, as is ever meet,
To God the holy Paraclete. Amen.
(?)S". Ambrose (iv cent.) ; Tr. J. M. Neale (1818-1866I
For Special Tunes a?id D oxo lories , see Hymn 173
For an alternative Tune , see No. 223
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SAINTS5 DAYS (GENERAL)
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Tune — Vanitatvm Vanitas (Trochaic, 7. 6. 7. 6. 7. 6. 7. 6.)
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COMMON OF SAINTS.
2 Never flinch’d they from the flame,
From the torture, never ;
Vain the foeman’s sharpest aim,
Satan’s best endeavour :
For by faith they saw the Land
Deck’d in all its glory,
Where triumphant now they stand
With the victor’s story.
3 Faith they had that knew not shame,
Love that could not languish ;
And eternal hope o’ercame
Momentary anguish :
.S'. Joseph the
He who trod the self-same road,
Death and hell defeated :
Wherefore these their passions showed
Calvary repeated.
4 Up and follow, Christian men !
Press through toil and sorrow !
Spurn the night of fear, and then, —
O the glorious morrow !
Who will venture on the strife ?
Who will first begin it ?
Who will grasp the Land of life ?
Warriors ! up *».nd win it !
Hymnographer (+883) ; Tr. J. M. Neale (18 18-1866)
23°B
Tutie — Christus, Christus, Christus ist (Trochaic, 7.6. 7.6. 7. 6. 7. 6.)
Ptter Franck (1657)
SONGS OF SYON
23I A sure octtocvtzc; ttipto)
Tune — Keine Schonheit hat die Welt (Trochaic, 7. 7. 7. 7.)
2 These the trees our God hath placed,
Trees with fruit immortal graced,
Bringing forth for Christ on high
Flowers of life that cannot die.
3 They, by many a toil intense,
Chastity and continence,
Perfect men, to God uprear’d,
Stars, to guide us have appear’d.
4 By what skill of mortal tongue
Shall your wondrous acts be sung ?
Cento from S.
All the conflicts of the soul,
All your struggles for the goal ?
5 How perpetual watch ye kept
Over passion, pray’d and wept ;
And with Satan girt for fight,
Utterly o’erthrew his might?
6 Famed for signs and wonders rare,
Join to ours, great Saints, your prayer :
Ask that we, ye ever blest,
May attain the Land of rest.
Theophanes (viij cent.) ; Tr. J. M. Neale (1818-1866)
2 32 INTERNI FESTI GAVDIA
Tune — Gavde, regina gloria (Nun laszt uns all mit Innigkeit)
(Iambic, 8. 8. 8. 8.)
Bohm. Br. (1544) ; Phrygian Mode
COMMON OF SAINTS
2 The pure of soul alone have grace
The future joys of heav’n to trace,
And learn in foretaste sweet and rare
What glories deck the Blessed there.
3 What bliss, in that celestial land,
They know, the bright Angelick band,
Who see the King that crowns the fight,
In all his majesty of light.
4 Blest is that country, ever blest,
Which knoweth naught save joy and rest !
Whose citizens for ever raise
The long unbroken swell of praise.
5 Whom sweetness, more than earthly, fills :
Who know no grief, and mourn no ills ;
Whom never more can foe alarm,
Nor storm approach to work them harm.
One day of those most glorious rays
Is better than ten thousand days ;
Refulgent with celestial light,
And with God’s fullest knowledge bright.
This cannot human fancy know,
Nor tongue of men nor Angels show,
Till endless life the victory brings,
That gives, for earthly, heav’nly things.
Let this our meditation be
Along the vale of misery ;
This occupy each sleeping hour,
And exercise each waking power.
Thus shall we gain, this exile past,
Our Country’s blessed Crown at last :
Thus in his glory shall adore
The King of ages evermore. Amen.
Adam of S. Victor (xij cent.) ; Tr. J. M. Neale (1818-1866)
233 HARVM LAVDVM PRECONIA
(Iambic, 8. 8. 8. 8.) Constance Psalter , c. 1500 Lydian Mode
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The birth-days of her Saints a - gain. *A-men.
Now, all their battles past and gone,
The crown of glory is set on ;
For chastity, as lily white,
For martyrdom, as ruby bright.
[And these beside, a golden chain
Shall Doctors Catholick attain :
Where Angels round their Monarch bow,
Such chain Augustine weareth now.]
4 That we this Saint’s blest life may reach,
That we his blessed faith may teach,
May join above, and love below,
The Spirit of all grace bestow ! Amen.
Verse 3 is sung only on S. Augustine's Day , Aug. 28
Adam of S. Victor (xij cent.) ; T r. f. M. Neale (18 18-1866)
% For an alternative Time, see No. 38
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2 34 SUPERN^ MATRIS GAVDIA
Tune — Ainsi QUE la biche ree (Ps. xlij) (Trochaic, 8.7. 8. 7. 7. 7. 8.8.)
Old Chanson , adapted by L. Bourgeois (1551) ; Harmony by C. Goudimel , or S. Marshall
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All our feast - days mourn and sigh :
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Holds from heav’n the soul apart :
Legion’d foes in shadowy terror
Vex the Sabbath of the heart.
O how happy that estate,
Where delight doth not abate :
For that home the spirit yearneth,
Where none languisheth nor mourneth.
3 There the body hath no torment,
There the mind is free from care,
There is every voice rejoicing,
Every heart is loving there.
Angels in that city dwell,
Them their King delighteth well,
Still they joy and weary never,
More and more desiring ever.
Adam of S.
4 There the Seers and Fathers holy,
There the Prophets glorified,
All their doubts and darkness ended,
In the Light of Light abide :
There the Saints, whose memories old
We in faithful hymns uphold,
Have forgot their bitter story
In the joy of Jesu’s glory.
5 There, from lowliness exalted,
Dwelleth Mary, Queen of grace,
Ever with her presence pleading
’Gainst the sin of Adam’s race.
To that glory of the Blest,
By their prayers and faith confest,
Us, us too, when death hath freed us,
Christ, of his good mercy, lead us.
Victor (xij cent.) ; Tr. Yattendon Hymns (1899)
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Now the years of their affliction
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And the end of all perfection
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3 For they see their cruel Tempter
Suffering torments evermore :
To the Saviour that redeem’d them
Those redeem’d ones praises pour ;
And the Monarch that rewards them
Those rewarded Saints adore.
4 There the gifts of each and single
All in common right possess ;
There each member hath his portion
In the Body’s blessedness :
So that he, the least in merits,
Shares the guerdon none the less.
5 O what splendour, O what beauty
Lightens round the happy place.
From the King’s dear Royal Mother,
From that vessel, full of grace ;
While the legions of the Blessed
Gaze upon her glorious face !
6 In her joy the Angelick cohorts,
And the Saints that fill the skies ;
And the Apostolick chorus,
And the Martyrs sympathize :
And the Virgins and Confessors
Bend on her their loving eyes.
7 In a glass, through types and riddles,
Dwelling here, we see alone ;
Then serenely, purely, clearly,
We shall know as we are known ;
Fixing our enlighten’d vision
On the glory of the Throne.
8 There the Trinity of Persons
Unbeclouded shall we see ;
There the Unity of Essence
Perfectly reveal’d shall be ;
While we hail the Threefold Godhead,
And the simple Unity.
9 Now then, man, take heart and courage,
Whatsoe’er thy present pain ;
Such untold reward through suffering
Thou may’st merit to attain,
And for ever in his glory
With the Light of Light to reign. Amen.
Thomas of Kempen (1379-1471) ; Tr. J. M. Neale (1818-1866)
«T For an alternative Tune , see No. 40
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236*
IN DOMO PATRIS Part I
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Her one and only gladness,
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The Mother, on the Son.
3 There Adam leads the chorus,
And tunes the joyous strain
Of all his myriad children
That follow in my train :
Victorious over sorrow,
The countless bands to see,
Destroy’d through his transgressions,
But raised to life by me.
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COMMON OF SAINTS
4 The Patriarchs in their triumph
My praises nobly sing,
Of old their promised Offspring,
And now their Victor King :
The Prophets harp their gladness,
That whom their strains foretold,
In manifested glory
They evermore behold.
5 And David calls to memory
His own especial grace
In such clear prophet-vision
To see me face to face :
The Apostolick cohort,
My valiant and my own,
As royal co-assessors
Are nearest to my throne.
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SONGS OF SYON
236c Part 1 1
Tune — Entlaubet ist der Walde (lambic, 7. 6. 7. 6.7. 6.7. 6.)
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Who bare the heat and burden
Of many a weary day :
The Doctors of my wisdom,
Whose teaching fell like rain
Upon the Church’s pastures,
Now wear the Golden Chain.
The Virgins walk in beauty
Amidst their lily-bowers,
The coronals assuming
Of amaranthine flowers :
And each true-hearted Widow,
Made perfect in my grace,
Hath meet, though lower, portion
’’Midst those that see my face.
The continent of spirit,
Their carnal struggles o’er,
With joy put off the armour
That they shall need no more :
And these, and all that battled
Beneath their Monarch’s eyes,
The harder was the conflict,
The brighter is the prize.
The brave Religious Orders,
Their self-denial ceased,
Sit down with me, and banquet
At my eternal Feast :
The Hermits, that elected
Strait cells for love of me,
Are call’d to be thy denizens,
Hierusalem the free !
There dwell, who lives unspotted
In saintly wedlock led,
Preserving in its pureness
The undefiled bed :
And Innocents, sport gaily
Through all the courts of light,
To whom I gave the guerdon
Before they fought the fight.
The Penitents, attaining
Full pardon in my sight,
Leave off the vest of sack-cloth,
And don the robe of white :
The bondsman and the noble,
The peasant and the king,
All gird one glorious Monarch
In one eternal ring.
Thomas of Kem fen (1379-1471) ; Tr.y. M. Neale (1818-1866)
% For an alternative Tune see No. 262 b, or No. 327
( 274 )
COMMON OF SAINTS
2 3 7 NEED IT IS WE RAISE OUR EYES
Tune — Jesu, Jesu, du mein Hirt (Trochaic, 7. 7. 7. 7. 7. 7.)
2 Thee in them, O Lord most high,
Them in thee we glorify :
Thine Apostles, worthy found
Of the keys that loosed and bound ;
And the truth, that none resists,
Of thine own Evangelists ;
3 And thine Athletes, that went home
Through the sea of martyrdom ;
And the Saints, through toil and shame,
Brave Confessors of thy Name ;
And the Doctors, help’d from high
In confounding heresy ;
4 And the Teachers, sent to win
To the faith the realms of sin ;
And the Bishops now with thee ;
% Fo r an alternative
( 275 )
And the Virgins’ purity ;
And the Priests, thy truth’s defence ;
And all Holy Innocents.
5 Glory, Lord, to thee alone,
Who hast glorified thine own ;
For their zeal, their truth, their sighs,
Prayerful hearts and tearful eyes,
Faithful lips, and fearless breast,
Love and beauty, toils and rest.
6 Let their praises, threefold King,
Let the blessed hymn they sing,
Some, though faintest, echo gain
In our own poor broken strain :
Till one day shall join all powers
In one anthem — theirs and ours.
/. M. Neale (18 18- 1866)
Tune, see No. 298
SONGS OF SYON
238 JOY FOR THEM WHOSE GLORY
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SONGS OF SYON
PROPER OF SAINTS
S. THOMAS, AP. M. (Dec. 21)
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Tune — Nicht so traurig (Trochaic, 7. 7.7.7. 7.7.)
J. A. Freylinghausen (1714) ; Harmonized by J. S. Bach { 1685-1750)
Where that first confession hung :
First the Saviour to proclaim,
First the Lord of life to name :
Such the graces it supplied, —
That dear touch of Jesu’s side.
S. John Damascene (viij cent.) ; Tr. J. M. Neale (1818-1866)
For an alternative Tune , see No. 147
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S. STEPHEN, D. M. (Dec. 26)
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Tune — Geduld die solln wir haben (Iambic, 7. 6.7. 6. 7. 6. 7.6.)
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3 Thou first of all Confessors,
Of all the Deacons crown,
Of every following athlete
The glory and renown,
Make supplication, standing
Before Christ’s royal throne,
That he would give the kingdom,
And for our sins atone !
In grace s brightest ray,
Christ’s valiant Protomartyr,
For peace and favour pray ! ’
S. Anatolius (v cent.) ; Tr. J. M. Neale (18 18- 1866)
*f[ For alternative Tunes , see No. 26 2 , a & B
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S. JOHN, AP. EV. (Dec. 27)
241 Johannes* Calje tiurct) (Micljt
Tttne — Mag ich ungluck nit widerstan (Iambic, 8.4.7.8.4.7.4.4.4.4.7.)
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No wight in all that merry crowd
But sang aloud,
As round the Lamb they cluster :
‘To God, the King
Of everything,
Be honour done,’
Saith every one
Of all that noble muster.
3 Him all the Angel-hosts adore,
And creatures four,
And elders likewise present :
Down on their faces, one and all,
They lowly fall
’Mid antiphons incessant :
And ever among,
The minstrels sung,
Saying Amen,
Amen, agen ;
To hear their note was pleasant.
4 ‘ What men, and whence, may yonder be
In livery
More white than snow-flake driven ? ’
One of the elders answer’d John,
‘These men, my son,
The Lamb of God hath shriven :
* His life-blood spilt
Hath cleans’d their guilt ;
Their woe is past,
Their joy shall last,
Their trespass is forgiven.’
P. Gerhardt (1607-1676) ; Tr. G. R. W .
( 281 )
SONGS OF SYON
CHILDERMAS (Dec. 28)
242
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First victims slain for Christ your King :
Beneath the Altar’s heav’nly ray
With Martyr-palms and crowns ye play.
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For their redemption glory be,
O Jesu, Virgin-born, to thee,
With Father, and with Holy Ghost,
For ever from the Martyr-host. Amen.
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II For Bach's metrical Setting of the German form of this Melody , see No. 41 4 Y
( 282 )
PROPER OF SAINTS
CONVERSION OF S. PAUL (Jan. 25)
24 3 PAVLE, DOCTOR EGREGIE
(Iambic, 8. 8.8.8.)
2 Hearts with thy stirring peal awake,
With truth bedew, and fertile make !
So shall the rain from heaVn distil.
Our parched souls with grace to fill.
3 O bliss of Paul, beyond all thought !
To Paradise, yet living, caught :
He hears the heav’nly mysteries there,
Which mortal tongue may not declare.
4 The Word’s blest seed around he flings,
And straight a mighty harvest springs :
And fruits of holy deeds supply
God’s everlasting granary.
5 The lamp his holy lore displays
Hath fill’d the world with glorious rays :
And doubt and error are o’erthrown,
That truth may reign, and reign alone.
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To God the Father laud be done :
To God the Son our equal praise,
And God the Holy Ghost, we raise. Amen.
S. Peter Damian (xj cent.); Tr. Hymner
For an alternative Tune , see No. 220
( 283 )
SONGS OF SYON
CANDLEMAS (Feb. 2)
244 AVE ! PLENA GRATIA
Proper Melody (Trochaic, 7.7.7. 7.7.7.)
Paris ; Setting by G. R. W.
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Let us here with Je - sus grow, And in him here - af - ter rise.
Paris Missal { 1706) ; Tr. W. J. Copeland (1804-1885)
( 285 )
SONGS OF SYON
245 Sharia gfeng; gefcljtotnlj
(Iambic, 6. 6. 6. 6. 6. 6.)
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Present her first-born blest,
And to the priest full fain
There offer turtles twain,
And thus redeem thereby
The world’s Redeemer high.
3 Hard by, at God’s command,
Good Symeon did stand :
The old man fondly press’d
The Infant to his breast, —
The Christ expected long,
The burthen of his song.
4 ‘ Lord, suffer now thy thrall
To fare in peace withal,
For why mine eyes have seen
My Saviour Christ, — I mean,
The Gentiles’ candle bright,
And Israel’s delight.
5 Set is this Child divine
A stumbling-block and sign,
For fall and rise again
Of many a Jewr, certain :
And, Mother, for thy part,
A sword shall pierce thine heart. ’
6 A prophetess then came.
And Anna was her name :
Of Mary’s gentle Boy,
Spake she with holy joy ; —
E’en so, Christ child, draw near,
Our souls in such-wise cheer.
Koln Gesangbuch (1623) ; Tr. G. R. IV.
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LADY-DAY
LADY-DAY (March 25)
246 AVE, MARIA KLARE
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‘ Hail Virgin, pure from stain !
Thou shalt be called Mother,
Yet Virgin still remain.
3 The Spirit high and holy
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And make thee, maiden lowly,
His spotless bride to be ;
Lo ! God shall be thy Son ;
His Name it shall be Jesus, —
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4 Saith Mary, ‘ Here behold me,
The hand-maid of the Lord ;
Be it, as thou hast told me,
According to thy word ! ’
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Ere Gabriel departed
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5 Hail Mary, sweet and tender !
Thy Son is God on high,
Th’ eternal Father’s splendour,
As Scriptures testify :
Fair Maid, thou givest birth
To Jesus Christ thy Maker,
That hath no peer on earth.
From Joh. Leisentrit (1584) ; Tr. G. R. IF.
SONGS OF SYON
2 47 AVE MARIA, GRACIA PLENA
(Metre irregular.)
2 ‘ Thou shalt conceive and bear in due season :
Thy Babe man and Angel shall bless with good reason,
And hail thee Mother of thy God.’
3 ‘ Good my lord Angel, O for a token !
How may the thing happen whereof thou hast spoken ?
Because that I know not a man.’
4 ‘ Power from on high shall o’ershadow thee, Mary ;
Like dew breathing life on the flower of the prairie,
So shalt thou bear the heav’nly Child.’
5 ‘ After thy word, so be it,’ quoth Mary ;
‘ The purpose eternal of God cannot vary ;
Behold the handmaid of the Lord.’
6 Glory and honour, worship, and giving
Of thanks be to God, the most High, ever-living,
That shew’d mankind such ample grace.
Speier Gesaugbtich (1615) ; Tr. G. R. IV.
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Lift me, gently leading on,
From the bosom of thy Mother
To thy Cross, and then thy throne.
E. W. Benson (1829-96)
( 289 )
SONGS OF SYON
INVENTION OF THE HOLY CROSS (May 3)
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2 Where, for us men, through his love, | become the Victim of mercy,
He, the blest Lamb, his sheep | sav’d from the fangs of the wolf :
3 Where by his palms transpierced | he redeem’d the world from its ruin,
And, by his own dear death, | clos’d up the path of the grave.
4 Here was the Hand that, transfix’d | by the nails, and bleeding of old times,
Paul from the depth of his crime | rescued, and Peter from death.
5 Strong in thy fertile array, | O Tree of sweetness and glory,
Bearing such new-found fruit | ’midst the green wreaths of thy boughs :
6 Thou, by the savour of life, | the dead from their slumbers restorest,
Rendering sight to the eyes | closed to the light of the day.
7 Heat is there none that can burn | beneath thy shadowy covert :
Nor can the sun in the noon | strike, nor the moon in the night.
8 Planted art thou beside j the streams of the rivers of waters,
Glory of blossom and leaf | scattering widely abroad.
9 Twining about thine arms j is the Vine, from whom in its fulness
Fioweth the blood-red juice, — | Wine that gives life to the soul.
Venantius Fortunatus ( c . 530-609) ; Tr. J. M. Neale (1818-1866), and G. H. Palmer
( 290 )
INVENTION OF THE HOLY CROSS
2 50 CRVX AVE BENEDICTA
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3 Jesu, Judge of the earth, only Son of the Father,
Whenas foemen and friends of the Cross thou shalt gather,
On that day, when the world shall to ashes and ember,
Prithee, me, thy poor servant, in mercy remember.
Anon, (xvij cent.) ; Tr. G. R. IV.
( 291 )
SONGS OF SYON
S. BARNABAS, AP. M. (June n)
2 51 COELO DATVR QVIESCERE
Time — Wach’ auf, mein Herz, und singe (Iambic, 7. 7. 7. 7.)
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And all thy fleeting treasure ;
And heav’n in quittance gettest,
And payment without measure.
3 The Church was fasting for thee,
In prayer her soul prostrating,
Then came the Spirit o’er thee,
Christ’s messenger creating.
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4 True Son of Consolation,
The weak from want thou shieldedst :
And, heralding salvation,
To death thy body yieldedst.
5 To Christ, who doth inherit
The throne, be praise ascending,
With Sire and holy Spirit
Through ages without ending. Amen.
J. B. de Santeiiil (1630-1697) ; Tr, W.J. Blew (1808-1894)
% For another Setting by J. S. Bach , see No. 143
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NATIVITY OF S. JOHN BAPTIST
NATIVITY OF S. JOHN BAPTIST (June 24)
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Bears to thy father promise of thy greatness ;
How he shall name thee, what thy future story,
Duly revealing.
3 Scarcely believing message so transcendent,
Him for a season power of speech forsaketh,
Till, at thy wondrous birth, again returneth
Voice to the voiceless.
4 Thou, in thy mother’s womb all darkly cradled,
Knewest thy Monarch, biding in his chamber,
Whence the two parents, through their children’s merits,
Mysteries utter’d.
5 Now as the Angels celebrate thy praises,
Godhead essential, Trinity co-equal ;
Spare thy redeem’d ones, as they bow before thee,
Pardon imploring. Amen.
Paulus Diaconns (viij cent.) ; Tr. Hy tuner
H For other Melodies, see Nos. 226, 228 dr* 273
( 293 )
SONGS OF SYON
2 5 3 SALVE, O SANCTISSIME
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Desert- ward retreating,
Clad in sackcloth, honey wild
And the locust eating :
Water pure thy thirst allay’d ;
Thus, by sin untainted,
Thou, afar from earthly joys,
Wast a hermit sainted.
3 Hail to thee, with herald-voice
God in flesh revering,
With thy finger pointing out
Christ, the Lamb, appearing :
At the Jordan thou didst cry,
Sinner’s doom declaring,
And, by water’s cleansing sign,
Way for God preparing.
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4 Hail, who, over mortals all,
Meetly wast appointed
To baptize the sacred head
Of the Lord’s Anointed :
Who didst hear the Father’s voice.
That blest rite attending,
And didst see the Holy Ghost,
As a dove descending.
5 Hail thou rose incarnadined,
Whom thy life-blood staineth :
Lily sweet, whose virgin flower
Ever pure remaineth ;
Aid us, as we hymn thy praise,
With thy supplication,
That we find, in death’s dread hour,
Peace and consolation.
Karlsruhe MS. (xv cent.) ; Tr. Hyrnner
NATIVITY OF S. JOHN BAPTIST
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Vales, arise ! your hollows fill,
Crooked ways, grow straight before him !
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Highesi praise to God the Lord,
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Praise and honour without ending
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(1676-1749) ; Tr. IV. J. Z?/£zy (1808- 1894)
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( 295 )
SONGS OF SYON
255 2Da tuc tier ^etlanti kam
Proper Tune (Trochaic, 7. 7. 7. 7. 7. 7. 4-4- 5.5.)
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NATIVITY OF S. JOHN BAPTIST
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SONGS OF SYON
SS. PETER AND PAUL, APP. MM. (June 29)
256 IAM BONE PASTOR
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2 O great Apostle Paul,
May thy deep wisdom teach
Our earth-bound souls to strive
With thee the skies to reach :
Till that which perfect is
Shall shine with fuller glow,
And that be done away
Which here in part we know.
3 O happy city Rome !
The precious life-drops shed
By these two noble chiefs,
Thy walls have hallowed :
Empurpled with their blood,
The Martyr’s part they bore
Adds lustre to thy name
Henceforth for evermore.
4 All honour, might, and power,
And hymns of joy we bring,
While to the Trinity
Eternal praise we sing :
He rules the universe
In wondrous Unity,
And shall, throughout the days
Of all eternity. Amen.
Elpis (vj cent.) ; Tr. T. I. Ball
For two other Melodies , see No. 218
( 29S )
VISITATION OF OUR LADY
VISITATION OF OUR LADY (July 2)
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Of trouble for his sake :
God’s very Son of yore
Within her breast she bore ;
And Angels bright and fair,
Unseen, her fellows were.
3 She, ere she took her way,
An orison would say,
That God her steps might tend
Safe to their journey's end ;
And there in manner meet
Her cousin she did greet.
4 Elisabeth full fain
Bow’d down her head again ;
She wist ’twas God’s own bride,
As worshipful she cried,
* O Lady, full of grace,
Whence do I see thy face ? ’
5 O house and home of bliss !
An earthly Paradise —
Nay, heav’n itself on ground,
Wherein our Lord is found,
The Lord of glory bright,
In goodness great, and might.
Kohier Gesangbuch (1623) ; Tr. G. R. IV.
( 299 )
SONGS OF SYON
258 2Du keufclje »>eele Du
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2 Thou, Pearl of women here,
To God’s will hast resign’d thee ;
Nor wilt thou look behind thee,
But seekest friend and kindred dear,
That with loving heart and tender
Service sweet thou mayest render.
3 Christ speed thee on thy way !
Thou heav’nly soul and fairest,
’Tis God himself thou bearest —
Jesus, the Father's Word of ay.
Fair befal thee, blissful Maiden,
With such holy Burthen laden !
F. J. Burmeister (+ 1672) ; Tr. G. R. W
( 300 )
S. MARY MAGDALEN
S. MARY MAGDALEN (July 22)
259 LAVDA, MATER ECCLESIA
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2 Sister of Lazarus that was dead,
She, that in such transgression fell,
To the bright gates of Life was led
Up from the very jaws of hell.
3 The great Physician she pursues,
Bearing the precious ointment-cruse .*
And by his only word is she
From manifold disease set free.
4 With heart dissolved in penitence,
And tears that flow’d apace, she came,
And piety of deed ; — and thence
She found the cure of sin and shame.
5 Pardon of guilt hath made her soul
A golden for an earthen bowl :
And for a vessel of disgrace,
A precious vessel finds its place.
6 To Christ, arisen from the dead,
And Death’s great Conqueror, as she press’d,
His earliest sight she merited,
Who loved him more than all the rest.
7 To God alone be honour paid
For grace so manifold display’d :
Their guilt he pardons who repent,
And gives reward for punishment. Amen.
S. Odo of Cl uny (x cent.) ; Tr. /. M. Neale (1818-1866)
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SONGS OF SYON
S. ANNE (July 26)
2 60 AVE MATER ANNA
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2 Hail ! for, matron lowly,
Christ, the high and holy,
King of land and water,
Born was of thy daughter.
3 They who tell thy merit
Blessing shall inherit :
Christ, the Lord of powrer,
Grace on them shall shower.
4 Christ, the sinner’s patron,
Heed this godly matron ;
At her pleading nigh thee,
Seat us ever by thee.
5 Father, Son supernal,
Spirit co-eternal,
Three in One, before thee,
Humbly we adore thee. Amen.
Anon, (xiv cent.) ; Tr. G. R. IV.
( 302 )
TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD
TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD (Aug. 6)
26l CCELESTIS FORMAM GLORIA
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2 Tale for all ages to declare ;
For with the three disciples there,
Where Moses and Elias meet,
The Lord holds converse high and sweet.
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3 The chosen witnesses stand nigh,
Of Grace, the Law, and Prophecy :
And from the cloud the Holy One
Bears record to the Only Son.
4 With face more bright than noon- tide ray,
Christ deigns to manifest to-day
What glory shall be theirs above,
Who joy in God with perfect love.
5 And faithful hearts are raised on high
By this great vision’s mystery ;
For which in yearly course we raise
The voice of prayer, the hymn of praise.
6 Thou Father, — thou, eternal Son, —
Thou, Holy Spirit — Three in One,
To this same glory bring us nigh,
That we may see thee eye to eye. Amen.
Sarum Breviary (xv cent.) ; Tr. J. M. Neale (1818-1866)
( 303 )
SONGS OF SYON
262 A Xopo) IcpCCTjX
Tune — Valet will ich dir geben
(Iambic, 7.6. 7.6.7. 6. 7.6.)
2 Amongst his twelve Apostles
Christ spake the words of life,
And showed a realm of beauty
Beyond a world of strife :
* When all my Father’s glory
Shall shine express’d in me.
Then praise him, then exalt him,
For magnified is he.’
3 Upon the Mount of Tabor
The promise was made good ;
When, baring all the Godhead,
In light itself he stood :
And they, in awe beholding,
The Apostolick three,
Sang out to God their Saviour,
For magnified was he.
4 In days of old, on Sinai,
The Lord Almighty came,
In majesty of terror,
In thunder-cloud and flame :
On Tabor, with the glory
Of sunniest light for vest,
The excellence of beauty
In Jesus was express’d.
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TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD
All hours and days inclined there,
And did thee worship meet ;
The sun himself adored thee,
And bow’d him at thy feet :
While Moses and Elias
Upon the Holy Mount,
The co-eternal glory
Of Christ our God recount.
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6 O holy, wondrous vision !
But what, when, this life past,
The beauty of Mount Tabor
Shall end in heav'n at last ?
But what, when all the glory
Of uncreated light
Shall be the promised guerdon
Of them that win the fight ?
S. Cosmos the Melodist (viij cent.) ; Tr. J. M. Neale (1818-1866)
Tune — Herzlich thut mich erfreuen (Iambic, 7.6. 7. 6. 7.6.7. 6.)
Sixteenth Century Secular Melody ; Harmonized by Charles Wood
if For another Tune , see No. 327
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SONGS OF SYON
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THE MOST SWEET NAME OF JESUS (Aug. 7)
EXVLTET COR PR^CORDIIS
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2 Jesus the comfortless consoles,
Jesus each sinful fever quells,
Jesus the hosts of hell controls,
Jesus each deadly foe repels.
3 Jesus ! how sweetly doth it sound
In every measure, prose or psalm !
It makes each quick’ning bosom bound,
And soothes us with divinest calm.
4 Far let that Name exalted ring !
On every tongue let Jesus be !
Let heart and voice together sing
The Name that cures each malady.
5 Jesu, the sinner’s health, abide
With us, and hearken to our prayer ;
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The frail and erring wanderer guide,
The penitent transgressor spare.
6 Be thy dear Name our sure defence,
In every peril be our stay ;
And, purging us from sin’s offence,
Perfect us in the better way.
7 O Christ, all glory be to thee,
Resplendent with this Name divine ;
All honour, worship, majesty,
Dear Lord, for evermore be tliine.
8 O Jesu, born of spotless Maid,
To thee all praise and glory be :
Like glory to the Sire be paid,
And Holy Ghost eternally. Amen.
cent.) ; Tr. J. D. Chambers & G. H. Palmer
264 IESV, DVLCIS MEMORIA
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THE MOST SWEET NAME OF JESUS
No thought brings sweet- er com -fort nigh, Than Je - sus, Son of God most high.
To them that seek thee, 0 how kind ! But what art thou to them that find ?
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SONGS OF SYON
265 DEAR, DEAR, SWEET HOLY NAME OF JESUS
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MICHAELMAS
2 Mary ever-Virgin,
Who in heav’n art dwelling,
All the quires of Angels
Evermore excelling.
3 Mother, yet the honour
Of a Virgin bearing,
For the Lord of Angels
Dwelling pure preparing.
4 Him within thy bosom
Chastely thou enshrinest :
Thus our God incarnate
Takes his flesh divinest.
5 Whom the whole creation
Evermore adoreth,
And, all lowly bending,
Rightly now imploreth, —
6 May his pity grant us,
Far our darkness sending,
With thee in his glory
Joy and light unending.
7 Hear us, Holy Father,
Through thy Son supernal,
With the Holy Spirit,
God, and Lord eternal :
8 Who with thee in glory
Liveth and abideth ;
Who the world and all things
Governeth and guideth.
Anon, (viij or ix cent.) ; Tr. T. I. Ball
If For another Melody , see No. 209
MICHAELMAS (Sept. 29)
267 CELSORVM C1VIVM
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2 These are the chieftains bright,
Viceroys of God's domain,
Unwearied in their might
The demons to restrain :
To quell the infernal foe,
And work their rivals woe,
These heav’nly warriors haste below.
3 Captains of mighty race,
And noble champions, they
The evil spirits chase,
Undaunted in the fray :
They speed, in ranks array’d,
The upright soul to aid,
And crown him victor undismay’d.
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4 What tongue can here declare,
Fancy or thought descry,
The joys thou dost prepare
For these thine hosts on high ?
Who, for the warfare deck’d,
Their earthly friends protect,
And in right paths to heav’n direct.
5 To thee, O Lord most high,
One in three Persons still,
To pardon us we cry,
And to preserve from ill :
That, after perils sore,
Thy Name we may adore
With holy Angels evermore. Amen.
Breviary (1505) ; Tr. J. M. Neale (18 18-1866)
For two other Melodies , see No. 224.
( 309 )
SONGS OF SYON
268 <&u(TTvipe<; rrjg av'Xov
Tune — Anke von Thar aw (Dactylic, 10. 10. 10. 10.)
These are thy counsellors : these dost thou own,
Lord God of Sabaoth, nearest thy throne ;
These are thy ministers, these dost thou send,
Help of the helpless ones, man to defend.
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These keep the guard, amid Salem’s dear bowers,
Thrones, Principalities, Virtues and Powers :
Where with the Living Ones, mystical four,
Cherubim, Seraphim, bow and adore.
‘ Who like the Lord?’ thunders Michael, the Chief :
Raphael, the ‘ Cure of God,’ comforteth grief :
And, as at Nazareth, prophet of peace,
Gabriel, the ‘ Might of God,’ bringeth release.
5
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Then, when the planets first sped on their race, — «
Then, when were ended the six days’ employ, —
Then all the Sons of God shouted for joy.
Still let them succour us ; still let them fight,
Lord of Angelick hosts, battling for right !
Till, where their anthems they ceaselessly pour,
We with the Angels may bow and adore.
S. Joseph the Hymnographer (+883) ; Tr. J. M. Neale (1818-1866)
For another Melody , see No. 755
( 310 )
MICHAELMAS
269 DEVS, QVI SANCTORVM ANGELORVM
Tune — In dieser Abenestunde [Er ist der Morgensterne]
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Horce ad usum Sarum (1531) ; Tr. G. R. fV,
( 311 )
21
SONGS OF SYON
27O THEY SLUMBER NOT, NOR SLEEP
Tune — Susanna (Iambic, 6.8.8. 6.)
German Folk-song (xvj cent.); Setting by M. Prcetorius (1609)
2 They leave their seats on high, (ij)
They leave the everlasting hymn,
Where Cherubim and Seraphim
Continually do cry. (ij)
5 Nor less they haste to soothe (ij)
Their vigils, who, with pain distrest,
Nor wake to strength, nor sleep to rest, —
And make the rough ways smooth, (ij)
3 They come to guard the bed, (ij)
Whereon, while others wake and weep.
Thou givest thy beloved sleep,
And hover round their head, (ij)
4 They come to us by day, — (ij)
While, young and old, through joy and woe,
Along our daily course we go, —
To guard us on our way. (ij)
6 So perad venture now (ij)
Our eyes, if loosed from flesh, might see
Such an immortal company
As ne’er to monarch bow. (ij)
7 All glory be to thee (ij)
For those, who at thy bidding go
To guard and keep us here below,
Most Holy Trinity, (ij) Amen.
J. M. Neale (18 18- 1866)
( 312 )
ANNIVERSARY OF DEDICATION
ANNIVERSARY OF THE DEDICATION OF A CHURCH
(ist Sunday in October)
271 VRBS BEATA HIERVSALEM
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Ready for the nuptial bed,
To his presence deck’d with jewels,
By her Lord shall she be led :
All her streets and all her bulwarks
Of pure gold are fashioned.
4 Many a blow and biting sculpture
Polish’d well those stones elect,
In their places now compacted
By the heav’nly Architect,
Who therewith hath will’d for ever
That his Palace should be deck’d.
3 Bright with pearls her portals glitter ;
They are open evermore ;
And, by virtue of his merits,
Thither faithful souls may soar,
Who for Christ’s dear Name in this world
Pain and tribulation bore.
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5 Laud and honour to the Father ;
Laud and honour to the Son ;
Laud and honour to the Spirit ;
Ever Three, and ever One ;
Consubstantial, Co-eternal,
While unending ages run. Amen
(vj or vij cent.) ; Tr.y. M. Neale (1818-1S66)
( 313 )
SONGS OF SYON
2y 2 ANGVLARE FVNDAMENTVM
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Singing everlastingly.
3 To this temple, where we call thee,
Come, O Lord of hosts, to-day :
With thy wonted loving-kindness
Hear thy people as they pray ;
And thy fullest benediction
Shed within its walls for ay.
4 Here vouchsafe to all thy servants
That they supplicate to gain ;
Here to have and hold for ever
Those good things their prayers obtain :
And hereafter in thy glory
With thy blessed ones to reign.
5 Laud and honour to the Father ;
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Anon, (vj or vij cent. ) ; Tr.y. M. Neale (1818- 1866)
IT For another form of the Melody, see No. 40
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ANNIVERSARY OF DEDICATION
27 3 CHRISTE, CVNCTORVM
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Graced with returning rites of due devotion,
Ever thy children, year by year rejoicing,
Chaunt in thy temple.
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This is thy Palace ; here thy Presence-chamber ;
Here may thy servants, at the mystick banquet,
Daily adoring, take thy Body broken,
Drink of thy Chalice.
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Here for thy children stands the holy Laver,
Fountain of pardon for the guilt of nature,
Cleansed by whose water, springs a race anointed,
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Son co-eternal, ever-blessed Spirit,
Thine be the glory, praise, and adoration,
Now and for ever. Amen.
Mozarabic Breviary (vij cent.) ; Tr. M. J. Blacker (1822-1 888)
For other Melodies , see Nos. 226 , 228 6° 252
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SONGS OF SYON
2 74 TEMPLVM HOC PACIFICVS
Tune — Vouloir m’est pris de mettre en escriture. French Ps. ci
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From an Hymner at Engelberg (xij cent.) ; Tr. G. R. IV.
For two other Settings of this Melody, see Nos. 358 h &> b
275 BEHOLD THE TEMPLE OF THE LORD
Tune — Es sind doch selig [O Mensch, bewein] (Iambic, 8.8.7.8.87. d.)
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Thomas Kelly (1769-1S54)
IT For the original form of the Melody , see No. 33 ; for another Tune, No. 118
( 317 )
SONGS OF SYON
ALL SAINTS’ DAY
CHRISTE REDEMPTOR OMNIVM
Sarvm Melody (Iambic, 8.8.8. 8.)
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5 O Sacred Virgin -quires, may ye,
With Clerks of holy ministry,
And every Saint of Christ, obtain
That we his fellowship may gain.
6 From lands wherein thy faithful dwell
Drive far the traitorous infidel ;
So we to Christ due hymns of praise
Henceforth with gladsome hearts may raise.
7 To thee, O Father, born of none,
And thee, O sole-begotten Son,
With Holy Ghost, all glory be,
From age to age eternally. Amen.
Helisachar (ix cent.) ; Tr. Hy inner
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For us your ceaseless prayers outpour,
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SONGS OF SYON
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Part I (Trochaic, 8.7. 8.7. 7.7.) Gesangbuchy Elberfeld (1S5 7)
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ALL SAINTS
2 Who are these, of dazzling brightness,
Clothed in God’s own righteousness,
These, whose robes of purest whiteness
Shall their lustre still possess,
Still untouch’d by time’s rude hand ?
Whence came all this glorious band ?
3 These are they who have contended
For their Saviour’s honour long,
Wrestling on till life was ended,
Following not the sinful throng :
These, who well the fight sustain’d,
Triumph through the Lamb have gain’d.
4 These are they whose hearts were riven,
Sore with woe and anguish tried ;
Who in prayer full oft have striven
With the God they glorified ;
Now, their painful conflict o’er,
God has bid them weep no more.
5 Branches of that Stock that saved them,
Where both grace and strength unite,
In the Lamb’s pure Blood they laved them,
Wash’d their robes and made them white :
Now, adorn’d with holiness,
Shine they in their festal dress.
6 These like priests have watch’d and waited,
Offering up to Christ their will,
Soul and body consecrated,
Day and night to serve him still :
Now, in God’s most Holy Place,
Blest they stand before his face.
Part II
the hart at noon-tide panteth
For the brooks of water clear,
For the life- spring Jesus granteth
These have groan’d, with frequent tear :
Now their thirst is satisfied,
For they are by Jesu’s side.
2 Lo ! the Lamb himself now feeds them
On Mount Syon’s pastures fair ;
From his central throne he leads them
By the living fountains there :
Lamb and Shepherd ! Good Supreme !
Free he gives the cooling stream.
3 Heav’nward now my hands extending,
Jesu Lord, to thee I pray,
Low before thy foot-stool bending,
Since on earth I still must stay,
All my dangers bear me through,
Lord, my Rock, my Saviour true.
4 With that holy throng uniting,
Then what rapture shall be mine !
In the Sun’s bright beams delighting,
I too like the stars shall shine :
Lord, for this my voice shall raise
Thanks to thee, and endless praise.
Heinrich Theobald Schenk (1656-17 27) ; Tr. Frances Elisabeth Cox (1812-1897)
For other Melodies, see Nos. iij 6° 352
SONGS OF SYON
THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED
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Tu?ie — Jesu, nun sei gepreiset (Iambic, 7. 6. 7. 6. 7. 7. 7. 6. 7. 6. 7. 6.)
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SONGS OF SYON
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Tune — II me souffit de touts mes maulx (Iambic, 8. 7. 8. 7. 8.7. 8. 7.)
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2 For, taught of God, to you we say,
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That we which be alive that day
When Jesus comes in glory, —
All we who bide until that tide.
Although the lesser number,
Shall not prevent our brethren pent
Within the tomb a -slumber.
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To earth, from heav’n descending,
With trump of God, with shout and cry
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The saints in Jesus sleeping, —
And joyous rise toward the skies,
The fruits of penance reaping.
4 Then we, together with the rest,
Till doomsday we who tarried,
To meet aloft our Saviour blest,
Quick upward shall be carried :
And so shall we for ever be
With him, the Lord of heaven :
Wherefore by this sure word of bliss
Be hope to mourners given.
i Thess. iv. 13-18 ; Tr. G. R. IV.
Tune — Was mein Gott will, das g’scheh’ allzeit (Iambic, S.j.S.j.S.j.S.j.)
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3 Say, say from thine innermost heart, fellow-sinner,
If Satan here held thee bond-servant and drudge,
Upon that high morrow of joyaunce or sorrow,
How shalt thou make answer to Jesus thy Judge?
4 What time we do hear him bid Hallows draw near him,
‘ Come hither, inherit, good daughter and son,
The Father supernal his kingdom eternal,
Made ready for you ere the world was begun.’
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When stiff unrepentance receiveth due sentence,
Who, who may abide it, that terrible day ?
Greek Triodion ; Tr. G. R. IV, .
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Tune — Ich ruff zu dir, Herr Iesu Christ (lambo-trochaic, 8.7.8.7.8.7.4.6.7.)
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The life that hath no ending.
Greek Triodion ; Tr. G. R. IV.
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284 I AM MCESTA QVIESCE QVERELA
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And give him soft rest in thy bosom :
I entrust thee the generous fragments,
And lend thee the frame of a Christian.
3 Thou holily guard the deposit ;
He will well, he will surely require it,
Who, forming it, made his creation
The type of his image and likeness.
4 We follow thy saying, Redeemer,
Whereby, as on death thou wast trampling,
The thief, thy companion, thou willedst
To tread in thy footsteps and triumph.
5 To the faithful the bright way is open
Henceforward to Paradise leading ;
And to that blessed grove we have access
Whereof man was bereav’d by the serpent.
6 Thou Leader and Guide of thy people,
Give command that the soul of thy servant
May have holy repose in the country
Whence exile and erring he wander’d.
Prudentuis (iv cent.) ; Tr. J. M. Neale (1818- 1866)
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SONGS OF SYON
2 86 THAT DAY OF WRATH, THAT DREADFUL DAY
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Swells the high trump that wakes the dead,-
Christe eleyson.
3 0 ! on that day, that wrathful day,
When man to judgement wakes from clay,
Be thou the trembling sinner’s stay,
Though heav’n and earth shall pass away :
Kyne eleyson.
( 334 )
Walter Scott (1771-1832)
THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED
287 iiatofclauf, tooljlauf jum letjten (Bang:
Tune — Ich fahr dahin (Iambic, 8. 8. 8.4. 4. 8.)
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2 Here in an inn a stranger dwelt ;
Here joy and grief by turns he felt :
Poor dwelling, now we close thy door ;
The task is o’er ; (ij )
The sojourner returns no more.
3 Now, of a lasting home possest,
He goes to seek a deeper rest :
Good-night ! the day was sultry here,
In toil and fear ; (ij)
Good-night ! the night is cool and clear.
4 Chime on, ye bells ! again begin,
And ring the Sabbath-morning in ;
The labourer’s week-day work is done,
The rest begun, (ij)
Which for his people Christ hath won.
C. F. H. Sachse (1785-1860) ; Tr. Jane Borthwick (1813- 1897)
( 335 )
SONGS OF SYON
2 88 CHRIST WATCHES OE’R THE EMBERS
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Slew Death, destroy’d the grave :
Now throned, yet interceding,
He lives, thy soul to save :
He comes — O day of wonder !
The graves are rent asunder.
3 But O that vast transition !
How shall a creature dare
Gaze on the awful vision,
To find a Saviour there?
Those whom he deigns to cherish
Shall never, never perish.
4 His mercy shall prevent them,
His righteousness invest ;
He shall himself present them
Before the Father, drest
In robes of spotless whiteness,
All beauty, joy and brightness.
Josiah Cornier (1789-1855)
( 336 )
THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED
289 NO MORE TO SIGH, NO MORE TO WEEP
Tune — Vater unser im Himmelreich (Iambic, 8.8.8.8.8.8.)
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2 Though in the grave their clay is cold,
They have not left the Christen fold ;
Still we are sharers of their joy,
Companions of their blest employ :
And thee in them, O Lord most high,
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Yea, saith the Spirit, sweet their rest ;
In bowers of Paradise they meet,
Secure beneath their Saviour’s feet ;
Nor fear the trump that soon shall all
Before the throne of judgement call.
4 In evil days, when earth is old,
And faith grows dim, and love is cold,
Let Christen footsteps softly tread
Where lie beneath the faithful dead ;
And oft let faith and love repair
To gather light and kindling there
Robert Campbell (1814-1868)
V For a simpler Setting , see No. 48 ; and, for another Melody , see No. 410 B
( 337 )
SONGS OF SYON
29O SAFE HOME, SAFE PIOME IN PORT
Tune — Drei Stand hat Gott der Herr (Iambic, 6. 6.6. 6. 8. 8.)
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The athlete nearly fell ;
Bare all he could endure,
And bare not always well :
But he may smile at troubles gone
Who sets the victor-garland on.
The lamb is in the fold,
In perfect safety penn’d :
The lion once had hold,
And thought to make an end ;
But One came by with wounded side,
And for the sheep the Shepherd died.
No more the foe can harm :
No more of leaguer’d camp,
And cry of night-alarm,
And need of ready lamp :
And yet how nearly he had fail’d,
How nearly had that foe prevail’d '
The exile is at home :
O nights and days of tears,
O longings not to roam,
O sins, and doubts, and fears ;
What matter now, when (so men say)
The King has wiped those tears away ?
O happy, happy bride !
Thy widow’d hours are past ;
The Bridegroom at thy side,
Thou all his own at last :
The sorrows of thy former cup
In full fruition swallow’d up.
John Mason Neale ( 1 81 8- 1866)
( 338 )
THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED
29I THEY WHOSE COURSE ON EARTH IS O’ER
Tune — Nacht und still ist’s (Trochaic, 7. 7.7. 7.)
Yea, the dead in Christ have still
Part in all our joy and ill ;
Keeping all our steps in view,
Guiding them, it may be, too.
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They, in Paradise at rest ;
We the captives, — they the freed, —
We and they are one indeed :
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One in all we seek or shun ;
One, because our Lord is One ;
One in heart, and one in love ;
We below, and they above.
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Many mountains, many tides,
Have they with each other part ?
Have they fellowship in heart ?
Each to each may be unknown,
Wide apart their lots be thrown :
Differing tongues their lips may speak.
One be strong, and one be weak :
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Each with other hath a share ;
Hath a share in tear and sigh,
Watch, and Fast, and Litany.
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In affliction, doubt, and fear ;
That hereafter they may be
Join’d, O Lord, in bliss with thee !
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Share their work and join their praise ;
Rendering worship, thanks, and love
To the Trinity above !
John Mason Neale (1818-1866)
( 339 )
SONGS OF SYON
292 BROTHER , NOW THY TOILS ARE O’ER
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Jesus guide thee in the gloom,
Show thee where his footprints mark
Tracks of glory through the tomb.
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Angels bear thee to the land
Where the towers of Syon rise ;
Safely lead thee by the hand,
To the fields of Paradise :
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White-robed, at the golden gate
Of the new Hierusalem,
May the host of Martyrs wait,
Give thee part and lot with them.
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Quires of Angels over us
Bear Christ’s weak and trembling lamb.
Give thee peace with Lazarus
In the breast of Abraham :
Grant -him, Lord, etc.
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Rest in peace ! the gates of he’ll
Touch thee not, till he shall come
For the souls he loves so well, —
Dear Lord of the heav’nly home.
Grant him , Lord, etc.
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Clay we give to kindred clay,
In the sure and certain trust
Of the Resurrection Day.
Grant him. Lord, etc.
Gerald Moultrie (1829-1885)
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( 340 )
THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED
2 93 GO, HAPPY SOUL
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5 Go ! Christ, the Shepherd good, befriend thee,
Who gave his life thy soul to win ;
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4 Depart in peace ! Farewell to sadness !
May rest in Paradise be thine !
In Jesu’s presence there is gladness :
Light everlasting on thee shine !
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( 341 )
SONGS OF SYON
GENERAL
PSALMS
2 94 a DOMINVS REGIT ME (Ps. xxiii)
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2 He leads me to the tender grass,
Where I both feed and rest ;
Then to the streams that gently pass :
In both I have the best.
3 Or if I stray, he doth convert,
And bring my mind in frame :
And all this not for my desert,
But for his holy Name.
4 Yea, in death’s shady black abode
Well may I walk, not fear :
For thou art with me, and thy rod
To guide, thy staff to bear.
5 Nay, thou dost make me sit and dint,
E'en in my enemies’ sight ;
My head with oil, my cup with wine
Runs over day and night.
6 Surely thy sweet and wondrous love
Shall measure all my days ;
And as it never shall remove,
So neither shall my praise.
Ps. xxiij ; Tr. George Herbert (1593-1632)
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PSALMS
2 94 B
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Where I both feed and rest ;
Then to the streams that gently pass
In both I have the best.
3 Or if I stray, he doth convert,
And bring my mind in frame :
And all this not for my desert,
But for his holy Name.
4 Yea, in death's shady black abode
Well may I walk, not fear :
For thou art with me, and thy rod
To guide, thy staff to bear.
5 Nay, thou dost make me sit and dine,
E’en in my enemies’ sight ;
My head with oil, my cup with wine
Runs over da y and night.
6 Surely thy sweet and wondrous love
Shall measure all my days ;
And as it never shall remove,
So neither shall my praise.
Ps. xxiij ; Tr. George Herbert
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SONGS OF SYON
2 95 ERVCTAVIT COR MEVM
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2 Gird on thy sword, most mighty, take
Thy majesty and glory ;
Ride on for truth and meekness’ sake,
Ride on while saints adore thee :
Dread marvels shall thy right hand show,
Sharp fall thine arrows on the foe,
O God, who ever reignest,
And holiness maintainest.
3 Thou hatest wickedness, of right
A lover pure and zealous :
With oil of joy thy locks are bright ;
For God above thy fellows,
Thy God, anoints thee : cassia’s scent,
Myrrh, aloes, with thy robes are blent :
With musick’s mingled voices
Thine ivory dome rejoices.
Part II
IT IGH honour’d in thy court is seen
Full many a royal maiden ;
And, station’d on thy right, the Queen
With gold of Ophir laden :
O daughter, lend a willing ear,
And rest in sweet contentment here,
Thy land no more regretting,
Thy father’s house forgetting.
2 The King elects thee for his bride :
Incline thine heart to hear him :
Thy former fancies cast aside ;
He is thy Lord ; revere him :
So shall thy beauty be his choice.
So in thy love shall he rejoice ;
Tyre’s daughter shall implore thee,
And kneel with gifts before thee.
3 She comes in gold and broider’d sheen ;
Her virgin-mates attend her :
To the King’s palace comes the Queen
In pomp of festal splendour :
Instead of sires, through all the land
Thy sons shall rule, a princely band,
And minstrels shall .deliver
Thy praise, to live for ever.
Ps. xlv. ; Tr. Arthur Tozer Russell (1806-1874)
( 345 )
SONGS OF SYON
2g6 DEVS NOSTER REFVGIVM (Ps. xlvij
Tune — O Gleubig Hertz gebenedey (Iambic, 8. 7.8. 7. 8. 8. 7.)
2 A river by the holy shrine,
A pure and gliding river,
Makes glad the seat of power divine ;
She stands unmoved for ever :
For God is in the midst of her ;
A help, a stay, a comforter,
He comes at break of morning.
3 In Jacob’s God our strength is found
When heathen hosts assemble :
He speaks in thunder ; at the sound
Earth melts, and nations tremble :
The Lord of hosts a refuge stands,
And lo ! the wonders of his hands,
The wrath, and desolation.
4 He lulls the war, he burns the car ;
The bow and spear he breaketh ;
‘Be still,’ he cries, ‘for I arise ;
‘ The Lord, the Lord awaketh ;
O’er all the earth a God most high ’ ;
The Lord of hosts, our help is nigh,
Our strength, the God of Jacob.
Ps. xlvi ; Tr. Benjamin Hall Kennedy (1S04-1S89)
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297 EXAVDI, DEVS (Ps. lxi)
Proper Tune — Enten a ce qve ie crie (Trochaic, 8.4.7. 8. 4. 7.)
2 Set me on the rock above me,
If thou love me :
Thou hast been my confidence ;
Be my stronghold, be my tower,
Hour by hour,
From my foe a sure defence.
3 Let me, in thy minster dwelling,
Oft be telling
Of my Lord, the King of kings ;
Let my trust, of souls thou Lover,
Be the cover
Of thine own almighty wings.
4 So shall I, with best endeavour,
Now and ever
Praise thy Name, and ay, as now,
Chaunt thee Lauds, and never tire,
But in quire
Day by day perform my vow.
Ps. lxi ; Tr. G. R. W.
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SONGS OF SYON
298 QVAM DILECTA TABERNACVLA (Ps. lxxxiv)
Tune — Voller Wunder, voller Kunst (Trochaic, 7. 7.7.7. 7. 7.)
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And in time the turtles come ;
Safe their nestling young they rear,
Lord of hosts, thine altars near :
Dear to them thy peace, but more
To the hearts that there adore.
Yea, all blessed are his days,
In whose heart are all thy ways,
Who doth drink of many a spring,
Through the ‘ sad vale ’ journeying ;
Faring on from keep to keep,
Still he stand on Syon’s steep.
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There one day is better far
Than elsewhere a thousand are ;
Give me in God’s court to stand,
With his wicket in my hand,
And, who will, for me may bide
In the curtain’d bowers of pride.
Glory, to the Sire be pour’d,
Glory give to Christ the Lord,
Glory to the holy Ghost,
God of earth and heav’n’s bright host :
Worship, honour, power and praise
Give, unto the end of days. Amen.
Churton (1800-1874), and W. J. Blew (1808-1894)
299 DOMINE, REFVGIVM (Ps. xc.)
Tune — Wo Gott der Herr nicht bei uns halt (Iambic, 8. 7. 8. 7. 8.8. 7.)
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Gone like a vision broken :
A thousand years are in thy sight
But as the passing hours of night,
Or yesterday departed.
3 Fair laugh the flowers, whose beauty new
The dews of morning cherish :
Pale evening comes ; with fading hue
They hang their heads and perish.
So fade we in thy righteous wrath :
Thine eyes behold our secret path,
Our deeds and thoughts of evil.
Part II
COON, as a breath, the times are past
Of those who seem the strongest :
And if to seventy years they last,
Or fourscore at the longest,
Life’s proudest length is sorrow still :
Lord, who reveres thy mighty will ?
Who rightly dreads thine anger ?
2 O teach us so to count our days
That we may prize them duly ;
So guide our feet in wisdom’s ways
That we may love thee truly :
Return, O Lord ; our griefs behold.
And with thy goodness, as of old,
O satisfy us early.
3 For long have been our days of pain,
And long our years of sadness ;
To us display thy grace again,
And to our sons thy gladness :
O Lord our God, with favouring love
Shine forth ; our handiwork approve,
And bless our daily labour.
Ps. xc ; Ja>. Montgomery (1771-1S54), and Benjamin Hall Kennedy (1804-1889)
( 349 )
SONGS OF SYON
3<DOa DOMINVS REGNAVIT (Ps. xciii)
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( 350 )
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3OI A DOMINVS REGNAVIT (Ps. xcvii)
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To you his light doth spring.
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Tr. G. R. TV.
2 Fire shall before him go,
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( 352 )
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Tr. G. X. IV.
( 353 )
SONGS OF SYON
302 BENEDIC, ANIMA MEA (Ps. ciii)
Tune — Nun lob, mein Seel, den Herren (Iambic, 7. 8. 7. 8. 7. 6.7. 6. 7. 6. 7. 6.)
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SONGS OF SYON
3O3 A LAVDATE DOMINVM (Ps. cxvij)
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Praise Father, Son, and Ploly Ghost. Amen.
Ps. cxvij ; Tr. G. R. IV.
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3O4 A CLAMAVI IN TOTO CORDE MEO (Ps. cxix)
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( 358 )
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3O5 DE PROFVNDIS (Ps. cxxx)
Tu7ie — Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir (Iambic, 8.7. 8. 7. 8.8. 7.)
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And therefore stand I fearing ;
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The Lord, and his appearing :
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And never be confounded ;
Full pardon he will thee accord,
With him is grace unbounded :
And he it is, remember well,
Shall ransom captive Israel
From all his past offences.
Tr. G. R. W.
306 SVPER FLVMINA (Ps. cxxxvii)
T'une — An Wasser-flussen Babylon (Iambic, 8. 7.8. 7. 8.8.7. 8.8.7.)
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2 The Lord’s own song — it cannot be
That Jacob’s sons and daughters
Make musick in a strange countrie
By sad Euphrates’ waters :
O Salem, if my mind be set
On mirth, let this right hand forget
Her cunning ever after :
My tongue unto her palate cleave,
If once for thee I cease to grieve,
Or tears give place to laughter.
( 361 )
Tr. G. R. IV.
SONGS OF SYON
3O7 LAVDA, ANIMA MEA (Ps. cxlvi)
Tu?ie — Lobet den Herren aller Herren (Dactylic-iambic, 9.8.9.8.8.8.8.)
life, . and breath: Morn-ing and ev - ’ning by heart . and
( 362 )
PSALMS
2 Put ye in princes no reliance,
Nor yet in any child of man ;
But in the Lord have full affiance ;
He will befriend you, as he can :
Blessed is he whosoe’er hath made
Israel’s God his hope and aid :
Alleluya, Alleluya.
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And to the blind restoreth sight ;
Through him the fallen stand arisen,
In him the wrong’d recover right :
He helpeth strangers in sore distress,
Widows, and children fatherless :
Alleluya, Alleluya.
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By men and Angels praise be done !
Glory and equal laud be given
To Jesus Christ, his only Son,
Whom with the Comforter we adore,
Three in One Godhead, evermore :
Alleluya, Alleluya.
Tr G. X. W.
( 363 )
SONGS OF SYON
308 A LAVDATE DOMINVM (Ps. cl)
Tune — Or soit loue l'Eternel (Trochaic, 7. 7. 7. 7.8. 7. 7. 8.)
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In the timbrel and the dance ;
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Alleluya, praise the Lord :
Sound the merry tuneful lyre,
Clang the cymbal shrill and loud ;
Everything, with breath endow’d,
Sing his praise and never tire.
Tr. G. R. W.
( 364 )
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( 365 )
SONGS OF SYON
3 Og A BENEDICITE, OMNIA OPERA
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Go bend the knee before him :
Ye Souls and Spirits of the Just,
Ye holy hearts and humble, trust
In Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,
Source, end and boast
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Tr. G. R. IV.
( 367 )
SONGS OF SYON
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( 369 )
Tr. G. R. IV.
SONGS OF SYON
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3 IO A IESV DVLCISSIME
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2 I was that helpless sheep without the fold :
Rescue me, Jesu, from the lion’s hold :
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Jesu, I shall be whiter than the snow.
( 370 )
HYMNS
3 Tesu, most lovely, brighter than the sun,
Sweeter than honey, thou my heart hast won :
Here give me grace, forgive my deeds amiss,
Grant me hereafter life in endless bliss.
Symphonia Sirenum {Koln, 1695) > Tr. G. R. IV,
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SONGS OF SYON
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3 Diabolick legions press thee ?
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4 Draw’st thou nigh to Jordan’s river ?
Should’st thou tremble ? Need’st thou quiver ?
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5 Say then, ; Master, while I cherish
That sweet hope, I cannot perish ;
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Give thou me the glory
For the Cross.’
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( 372 )
HYMNS
3 I 2 A CHRIST, DESIRE OF AGES
Tune — Ave hierarchia (Gottes Sohn ist kommen) (Trochaic, 6. 6. 6. 6.6. 6.)
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Name, before whose power
Devils quail and cower,
In my dying hour
Be my keep and tower.
G. A. W.
( 373 )
SONGS OF SYON
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( 374 )
HYMNS
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SONGS OF SYON
314. COURAGE! O MY SOUL
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4 Joy ! my soul ; if fair befall thee,
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Freu dick sehr , O meine See/e ; Tr. G. R. W.
( 370 )
HYMNS
315 'Tots vt^ctstou sv 7 ra,ppr](rta,
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Far beyond all that they look’d for below :
Thus shall they cry, when their courage doth languish,
Vainly repenting and groaning for anguish :
3 ‘ This was the man, in our brief day of gladness,
Whom we derided, and reckon’d to blame ;
Fools, we accounted his life to be madness,
And, at his end, we dishonour’d his name :
How ’mid the children of God, he doth merit
Now, with the Saints, endless life to inherit !’
Wisdom v ; Tr. G. A\ W.
( 377 )
SONGS OF SYON
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Lord, in thee my hope is grounded ;
Let me never be confounded.
Ancient Greek ; Tr. G. R. W.
( 378 )
HYMNS
3I7 DRAW, HOLY GHOST, THY SEVEN-FOLD VEIL
Tu?ie — Herr Iesu Christ, dich zu uns wend (Iambic, 8. 8. 8.8.)
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We hid our eyes and held our breath,
Felt thee how strong, our hearts how frail,
And long’d to own thee to the death.
4 For ever on our souls be traced
That blessing dear, that dove-like hand,
A sheltering rock in memory’s waste,
O’er-shadowing all the weary land.
John Keble (1 792-1 866)
Fvr an alternative Time, see No. IJJ, Part II
( 379 )
SONGS OF SYON
318 DROP THE LIMPID WATERS NOW
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Be its blossoms and its fruit
Worthy of the Christian root.
3 To that garden now we bring
Water from the living spring ;
Bless the tree, the waters bless,
Holy One, with holiness.
4 When life’s harvests all are past.
O transplant the tree at last
To the fields where flower and tree
Blossom through eternity.
5 Father, guard us from above ;
Saviour, bless us with thy love ;
Sphit, on our spirits shine,
Make and keep us ever thine.
J. Bowring (1792-1872)
( 380 )
HYMNS
319 Heme -stljonljett Ijat Die tUHelt
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Brightly imaged on my mind.
3 When the day-beams pierce the night,
Oft I think on Jesu’s light,
Think how bright that light will be,
Shining through eternity.
4 When, as moonlight softly steals,
Heav’n its thousand eyes reveals,
Then I think : Who made their light
Is a thousand times more bright.
5 When I see, in spring-tide gay,
Fields their varied tints display,
Wakes the awful thought in me,
What must their Creator be !
6 If I trace the fountain’s source,
Or the brooklet’s devious course,
Straight my thoughts to Jesus mount,
As the best and purest fount
7 Sweet the song the night-bird sings,
Sweet the lute with quivering strings ;
Far more sweet than every tone
Is the Name of Mary’s Son.
8 Sweetness fills the air around
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Far more sweet than echo’s fall
Is to me the Bridegroom’s call.
Lord of all that’s fair to see,
Come, reveal thyself to me ;
Let me ’mid thy radiant light,
See thine unveil’d glories bright.
Johann Scheffler ( 1624-1677) : Tr. Frances Elizabeth Cox (1812-1897)
( 381 )
SONGS OF SYON
320 EARTH, WITH HER TEN THOUSAND FLOWERS
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Have one burden — God is love.
3 All the hopes and fears that dart
From the fountain of the heart ;
All the quiet bliss that lies
In our human sympathies : &
These are voices from above,
Sweetly saying — God is love.
4 But the Holy Saviour’s birth,
All he did and said on earth,
All his agonies and woes,
All his pleadings for his foes,
All his blessings from above,
Most assure us — God is love.
Thomas Rawson Taylor (1807-1835)
% For an alternative Tune , see No. 298
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3 Jesu, deliverer,
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Anatolius {c. viij cent.) ; Tr. J. M. Neale (18 18-1866)
( 383 )
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2 Who can tell the perfect gladness
Of the peace within the skies ?
Where, of living pearls up-builded,
Mansions for the Blessed rise ;
Where the vaulted halls of feasting
Shine with gold and radiant dyes.
3 Twelve dear gems of countless value
Form the walls’ foundation-stone ;
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Paves the glorious streets alone ;
No pollution, no defilement,
Rain, nor melting snow are known.
4 Winter braining, summer flaming,
Nevermore their harms can bring ;
Everlasting roses blooming
Make an everlasting Spring :
Lily blanching, crocus blushing,
And the balsam perfuming.
5 There no waxing moon, nor waning,
Sun nor stars in courses bright ;
For the Lamb to that glad City
Is the everlasting Light ;
There the daylight shines for ever,
Gone for aye are time and night.
Part II
THERE the Saints, in beauty vested,
As the sun, in glory pure,
Crown’d with triumph’s flushing honours,
Knit in unison secure,
Now in safety tell their battles,
And their foes’ discomfiture.
Here they live in endless being ;
Passingness hath pass’d away ;
Here they bloom, they thrive, they flourish,
For decay’d is all decay ;
And immortal vigour endeth
Darkling death’s malignant sway.
Where the Sacred Body lieth,
Eagle souls will congregate ;
Who, with Saints and happy Angels,
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Thus their spirits recreate ;
One same Living Bread sustaining
Denizens of either state.
4 Christ, thy soldiers’ Palm of honour,
To this City, bright and free,
Lead me, when my warfare’s girdle
I shall cast away from me,
A partaker, with thy blest ones,
In thy Donative to be.
5 Grant me vigour while I labour,
In the ceaseless battle press’d ;
That thou may’st, the conflict over,
Give me everlasting rest ;
And that I at length inherit
Thee, my Portion ever blest.
Damian (xj cent.) ; Tr. J. M. Neale (1818-1866)
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Faithful till the setting sun :
See the crown of life thy guerdon ;
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Shew thy love toward thy neighbour :
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Break thou forth, break thou forth.
7 Persevere, persevere ;
Syon, persevere ; be true,
Lax and lukewarm lest he find thee ;
Up ! behold the prize in view ;
Cast the sinful past behind thee :
Syon, in thy struggle last and drear,
Persevere, persevere.
Johann Eusebius Schmidt (1670-1745) ; 7>. G. A\ IV.
( 385 )
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S. Attdrew of Crete (c. 660-732) ; Tr. G. R. IV.
( 389 )
SONGS OF SYON
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O none can tell thy bulwarks,
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And none, 0 peace, O Syon,
Can sing thee as thou art.
( 330 )
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Identify, unite :
Thou City of the Angels,
Thou City of the Lord,
Whose everlasting musick
Is the glorious decachord.
5 And there the band of Prophets
United praise ascribes ;
And there the twelve-fold chorus
Of Israel’s ransom’d tribes :
The lily-beds of Virgins,
The roses’ Martyr-glow,
The cohort of the Fathers
Who kept the Faith below.
6 And there the Sole-begotten
Is Lord in regal state ;
He, Juda’s mystick Lion,
He, Lamb immaculate.
O fields that know no sorrow
O state that fears no strife !
O princely bowers, O land of flowers,
O realm and home of life !
7 Hierusalem, exulting
On that securest shore,
I hope thee, wish thee, sing thee,
And love thee evermore.
O mine, my goiden Syon !
O lovelier far than gold !
With laurel-girt battalions
And safe victorious fold :
8 O sweet and blessed Country,
Shall I ever see thy face ?
O sweet and blessed Country,
Shall I ever win thy grace ?
I have the hope within me,
To comfort and to bless :
Shall I ever win the prize itself ?
O tell me, tell me, Yes.
Bernard of Cluny (early xij cent.) ; Tr. /. M. Neale (1818-1866)
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2 City of God, whose diamond line of fort
No storm of foe may dare ;
No tyrant foe can waste, — no lordling’s court
Vex the free burghers there :
But only truth and lightness
Build up the Monarch’s throne ;
And brightness beyond brightness
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3 City, whose streets are of transparent gold,
Whose marble walls stand sure ;
The river clear, throughout thy broad-ways roll’d.
Still welleth silver-pure :
There streams of crystal, laving
Those happy meadows, glide :
The Tree of Life is waving
Her boughs on either side.
4 Thou, City fair, dost need no sun by day,
No paler moon by night :
The Lord himself is thine eternal ray,
So mildly, heav’nly, bright :
God’s Self thy light, — thy glory,
The Lamb that once was slain,
Who wrought salvation’s story
Upon the Tree of pain.
5 City of God ! for thee we yearn and wait
With sighs that never cease ;
When shall we pass within thy golden gate,
Still City of our peace ?
What day shall end our sadness,
And, trampling Pharao’s might,
Bid Israel sing with gladness,
‘ Egyptian hosts, — Good night !’
Ludwig Got l hard Kosegarte7i (1758-1818); Tr. J. M. Neale (1818- 1866)
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2 Hail ! Son of Mary, Pearl and Crown,
True Son of God, of high renown,
Of kingly race descended :
My heart doth hail thee Lily-flower ;
Thy doctrine droppeth sweet as shower ;
’Tis milk and honey blended ;
Eya ! Eya !
Hail ! Osanna !
Heav'nly Manna !
Food supernal,
Leading up to life eternal.
Shed deep within my heart thy light.
Thou Ruby red and Jasper bright ;
Thy Charity will cheer me :
Head of the Body, in thy side
Thy living member let me bide
With thee, my Saviour, near me :
Wo’s me for thee !
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Here in anguish
For thy scent I pine and languish.
( 394 )
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4 Awake the sound of harp and string,
And tuneful hymns of gladness sing,
Pure hearts with voices blending :
But let me sit at Jesu’s feet,
My heav’nly Bridegroom, passing sweet,
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Meetly, featly,
Sing Cantate ,
Jubilate :
Spread the story ;
Great is Christ, the King of glory.
P. Nicolai ( 1556-1608) ; Tr. G. R. W.
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SONGS OF SYON
3 3°a Ccpn triit Du, mein Heben unD mein Hicijt
Tune — Qui au conseil des malins n’a este (Ps. i)
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HYMNS
2 My soul, O Lord, is sore athirst for thee :
My heart doth yearn thy seemly face to see :
Dim is my sight ; but one ray of thy kindness
Should quickly skill to cure mine eyes of blindness :
Meanwhile my song and my complaint shall be,
‘My soul, O Lord, is sore athirst for thee.’
3 How lordly are thy mansions, King of love !
How worshipful thy courts in realms above !
Say, Lord, when shall I come to stand before thee,
And in thy gallant gates and walls adore thee?
Meantime I mourn, as doth the plaintive dove,
‘ How lordly are thy mansions, King* of love ! '
4 When shall I come to hear the Angel-song ?
Nay, swell the chorus of the heav’nly throng?
When join the noble company of Sages,
Who chaunt thee Lauds through everlasting ages?
Now every day methinks, and all day long,
‘ When shall I come to hear that Angel-song ? ’
5 For songs of Syon, Lord, my soul prepare,
Part in that never-ending round to bear ;
To cry, with men of humble heart and lowly,
To thy great glory, ‘ Holy, Holy, Holy’ :
Meanwhile shall be the tenor of mine air,
‘For songs of Syon, Lord, my soul prepare.’
After Johann Schefflzr (1624-1677) ; G. R. Wr.
( 397 )
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‘My soul, O Lord, is sore athirst for thee.’
3 How lordly are thy mansions, King of love !
How worshipful thy courts in realms above !
Say, Lord, when shall I come to stand before thee,
And in thy gallant gates and walls adore thee?
Meantime I mourn, as doth the plaintive dove,
‘ How lordly are thy mansions, King of love ! ’
4 When shall I come to hear the Angel-song ?
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When join the noble company of Sages,
Who chaunt thee Lauds through everlasting ages?
Now every day methinks, and all day long,
‘When shall I come to hear that Angel-song?’
5 For songs of Syon, Lord, my soul prepare,
Part in that never-ending round to bear ;
To cry, with men of humble heart and lowly,
To thy great glory, ‘ Holy, Holy, Holy ’ :
Meanwhile shall be the tenor of mine air,
‘ For songs of Syon, Lord, my soul prepare.’
After Johann Scheffler (1624-1677) ; G. R. IV.
( 399 )
SONGS OF SYON
3 3 I A HOW SHALT THOU BEAR THE CROSS
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3 Rites are as balm unto the eyes,
God's Word unto the ears ;
But he will have thee rather brood
Upon the Eternal Years.
4 Bear gently, suffer like a child,
Nor be ashamed of tears ;
But kiss the gracious Cross, and then
Sing of the Eternal Years.
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A soul to God endears :
This must be thine — to weigh the thought
Of those Eternal Years.
8 He practises all virtue well
Who his own Cross reveres ;
And stores within his heart the thought
Of those Eternal Years.
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SONGS OF SYON
333 IF THOU WOULDEST LIFE ATTAIN
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2 Labour, while it yet is day ;
Labour, while you labour may ;
Labour, for the night is long ;
Labour, for the foe is strong ;
Labour, for the prize is great ;
Labour, for the hour is late.
3 Soon the struggle will be past ;
Calm and peace will come at last ;
Soon, through death’s transporting door,
All thy pains and labours o’er,
Thou shah go to join the Blest
In the realms of endless rest :
4 Rest, from toil and anxious care ;
Rest, from earthly wear and tear ;
Rest, from ever-present sin ;
Rest without, and rest within ;
Rest, which no abatement knows ;
Rest, and infinite repose.
5 Jesu, who for me didst die
On the Cross of Calvary,
Not in aught that is my own,
But in thy true Blood alone
Do I put my trembling trust :
Spare, O spare a worm of dust.
Edward Casivall (1814-1878)
( 402 )
HYMNS
334. JESU, ALL HOLY
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Worship, confess thee ;
Shepherd of the sheep thou art :
Shelter, protect us.
Tend and direct us,
Strong of arm, and kind of heart :
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Turn into noon -light ;
Soften the scorner,
Comfort the mourner,
Rule our behaviour,
Order our way :
Bide with us, giving
Grace to the living,
Shrift to the dying
Freely supplying,
Be thou our Saviour
Ever and aye.
( 403 )
G. R. IV.
SONGS OF SYON
33 5 A IESV MI DVLCISSIME
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Gall thou hast for guerdon :
While off dedicates I sup,
Hard thy fare, and burden.
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( 404 )
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336 JESV, DECVS ANGELICVM
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Drinking, still athirst may be ;
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May our lips thy praise be singing
While eteinal years endure.
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( 406 )
HYMNS
• 3 37 A gefu, mettles* Ikenens
(Trochaic, 7. 4.7. 4.7. 4.6.)
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Slake my thirst, or else I die,
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Let me on thy bosom lie,
Gentle Jesu ; comfort of the weary.
2 Thousand times I think of thee,
My Redeemer ;
Only yearn thy face to see,
My Redeemer ;
Longing for thy company,
My Redeemer ; Jesu, my Redeemer.
3 Nought is lovelier than thou.
Dearest Jesu ;
None is friendlier than thou,
Gentlest Jesu ;
Nor is any sweet as thou,
Sweetest Jesu ; Jesu, sweetest Jesu.
5 I am sickly ; make me whole,
Good physician ;
Feeble, strengthen thou my soul,
Sweetest Jesu ;
When my passing bell shall toll,
Be my solace ; be my solace, J esu.
Johann Flitner (1618-1678) ; Tr. G. R. IV.
( 407 )
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337 B
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2 Thousand times I think of thee,
My Redeemer ;
Only yearn thy face to see,
My Redeemer ;
Longing for thy company,
My Redeemer ; Jesu, my Redeemer.
3 Nought is lovelier than thou,
Dearest Jesu ;
None is friendlier than thou,
Gentlest Jesu ;
Nor is any sweet as thou,
Sweetest Jesu ; Jesu, sweetest Jesu.
4 Feed me, every want supply,
Bread of heaven ;
Slake my thirst, or else I die,
From thy fountain ;
Let me on thy bosom lie,
Gentle Jesu ; comfort of the weary.
5 I am sickly ; make me whole,
Good physician ;
Feeble, strengthen thou my soul,
Sweetest Jesu ;
When my passing bell shall toll,
Be my solace ; be my solace, Jesu.
Johann Flitner (1618-1678) ; Tr. G. R. IV.
( 408 )
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( 409 )
SONGS OF SYON
3 39 AVDI NOS, REX CHRISTE
Tune — Salve flos et decor Ecclesi^e (Trochaic, 10.6.7. 10.6.7. 10.10.6.7.)
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2 Saviour, with thy right hand here direct us.
With thy left protect us
From the crafty Evil One :
And for good hereafter recollect us,
Nor do thou reject us,
When our pilgrimage is done ;
But in homes eternal set us nigh thee,
Where, good Lord, in glory we may eye thee,
Thank, and magnify thee,
While unending ages run.
Pilgrims' Litany, from a MS. at Clermont-Ferrand ( circa iooo) ; Tr. G. R. W.
( 411 )
SONGS OF SYON
340 a jefu, ntetnea ILzbzn# ILzhzn
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All to rescue with thy bravery
Caitiff man from sin and slavery :
Thousand thousand thanks for this
We return thee, King of bliss.
3 Shall our gratitude e’er languish,
Jesu Christ of Nazareth,
Telling of thy wounds, thine anguish,
And exceeding bitter death,
Iron, that thy soul did harrow,
Entering to the very marrow ?
Nay, thy pangs of sorrow sore
Win our thanks for evermore.
E. C. Homburg (1605- 1681) ; Tr. G. R. PV.
( 412 )
HYMNS
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SONGS OF SYON
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Nor the deluge harm me.
3 Sin, in thine employment
Brief is my enjoyment,
Death thy latter end :
Worldly pomps and glories,
To your specious stories
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Welcome ! loss, death, sickness, cross :
Hap what may, alone ’twould grieve me,
Should my Jesus leave me.
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342 JESV, MEJE DELICIJE
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Is but Charity’s pure arrow ;
Let thine irons to the marrow
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3 Jesu, be my strength supplied
By thy Body freely given :
Grant me refuge in thy side,
Once by spear of soldier riven :
Shrive me from my sins, 0 shrive :
And, on death-bed when I languish,
By thy wounds and by thine anguish,
Jesu, save my soul alive.
Daniel’s Thesaurus Hymnologicus ; Tr. G. F. W.
( 416 )
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Tune — Vater der Barmherzigkeit (Trochaic, 7. 6.7. 6. 8. 8. 7. 7.)
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From my misery bid me rise
To a home in Paradise.
3 Thou didst call the Prodigal ;
Thou -didst pardon Mary :
Thou, whose words can never fall,
Love can never vary :
Lord, amidst my lost condition,
Give — for thou canst give — contrition :
Thou canst pardon all mine ill,
If thou wilt : O say ‘ I will.’
4 Wo that I have turn’d aside
After fleshly pleasure !
Wo that I have never tried
For the heavenly treasure !
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Treasure, safe in home supernal,
Incorruptible, eternal ;
Treasure no less price hath won
Than the Passion of the Son.
5 Jesu, crown’d with thorns for me,
Scourged for my transgression,
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Jesu, clad in purple raiment,
For my evils making payment ;
Let not all thy woe and pain,
Let not Calvary, be in pain.
6 When I reach Death’s bitter sea,
And its waves roll higher,
Help the more forsaking me
As the storm draws nigher :
Jesu, leave me not to languish,
Helpless, hopeless, full of anguish ;
Tell me, — ‘ Verily I say
Thou shalt be with me to-day.’
(t circa 890) ; Tr. J. M. Neale (1818-1866)
( 417 )
SONGS OF SYON
344 GIESU, SOMMO CONFORTO
Tune — O gesegnetes Regieren (Trochaic, 8.7. 8.7. 8. 7. 8.7.)
2 Yet, no vow repentant breathing,
Still we pass thy sacred Cross ;
Though, ’neath thorns, thy forehead wreathing,
Dropt the bloody sweat for us :
Yet thy sinless death hath brought us
Life eternal, peace and rest ;
What thy grace alone hath taught us
Calms the sinner’s stormy breast.
3 Jesu, would our hearts were burning
With more burning love for thee !
Would our eyes were ever turning
To thy Cross of agony !
So, in pain and rapture blending,
Might our fading eyes grow dim,
While the freed heart rose ascending
To the circling Cherubym.
4 Then in glory, parted never
From the Saviour’s sheltering side,
Graven on our hearts for ever
Be the Cross and Crucified :
Then the wounds, with which he bought us,
We shall worship evermore ;
And the Shepherd good, who sought us,
With enraptured hearts adore.
Girolamo Savonarola (1452-1498) : Tr. Jane Francesca Wilde (1S26-1896)
To?' another Melody, see No. 364
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For an older and simpler Setting of this Melody , see No. 4.07
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Name this Name, and toll the knell
Of the ancient prince of hell.
3 Jesus is as magick stone,
Nerve and verve to sick supplying :
Jesus stilleth groan and moan
Of the desolate and dying :
Lay but Jesus to thine heart,
And thy wound shall cease to smart.
4 Jesus is a fountain sweet,
Quenching thirst, of water lavish ;
Jesus is the Sun, whose heat
With delight the world doth ravish :
Would’st thou joy in Jesus win ?
Ope the door and let him in.
( 424 )
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Tune — Jesus, meine Zuversicht (Trochaic, 7.8. 7.8. 7.7.)
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Johann Scheffer (1624-167 7) ; Tr. G. R. W.
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Ear hath heard or tongue hath sounded ;
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Jesus is my heart’s delight,
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SONGS OF SYON
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Decorated gloriously ;
And with pearls thy portals glitter,
And with gold thy high-ways vie.
3 There for ever and for ever
Alleluya is out-pour’d ;
For unending, for unbroken
Is the feast-day of the Lord ;
All is pure, and all is holy
That within thy walls is stored.
4 There no cloud nor passing vapour
Dims the brightness of the air ;
Endless noon-day, glorious noon-day,
From the Sun of suns is there ;
There night needs not rest from labour,
For unknown are toil and care.
5 There the everlasting spring-tide
Sheds its dewy, green repose ;
There the summer, in its glory,
Cloudless and eternal glows ;
For that Country never knoweth
Autumn’s storms nor winter’s snows.
6 Whatsoever trills of gladness
From the sweet birds’ sweetest throat, —
Whatsoe’er delicious concord
Drops from musick’s tenderest note, —
Strains a thousand times more lovely
Round the heav’nly City float.
7 Youth with all its freshest vigour
Into age there cannot wane,
There the old man shall not sorrow
For departed years again :
Nothing past, and nothing future, —
Time doth present still remain.
8 O how glorious and resplendent,
Fragile body, shalt thou be,
When endued with so much beauty,
Full of health, and strong and free,
Full of vigour, full of pleasure,
That shall last eternally !
9 Now with gladness, now with courage,
Bear the burthen on thee laid,
That hereafter these thy labours
May with endless gifts be paid ;
And in everlasting glory
Thou with joy may’st stand array’d.
Thomas of Kempen (1379-1471) ; Tr.y. M. Neale (1818-1S66),
( 426 )
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gcjO LO, HE COMES! LET ALL ADORE HIM
Tune — Jesu, du, du bist mein Leben (Trochaic, 8.7. 8.7. 7.7.)
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Go and make the crooked straight :
Let the mountains be abased,
Let all nature change its state :
Through the desert mark a road,
Make a high-way for our God.
3 Through the desert God is going,
Through the desert waste and wild,
Where no goodly plant is growing,
W7here no verdure ever smiled :
But the desert shall be glad,
And with verdure soon be clad.
4 Where the thorn and brier flourish’d,
Trees shall there be seen to grow ;
Planted by the Lord, and nourish’d.
Stately, fair, and fruitful too :
They shall rise on every side ;
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As he passes, every land
Shall confess his powerful hand.
Thomas Kelly (1769-1854)
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SONGS OF SYON
3 51 LO ! THE INFANT SAVIOUR LIES
Tune — Keine Schonheit hat die Welt (Trochaic, 7. 7. 7. 7.)
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‘ King of kings and Lord of lords.’
3 He who wears the crown of thorns,
He whom man reviles and scorns,
Claims exclusively the words —
‘King of kings and Lord of lords.’
4 On the Cross ’tis still the same ;
Never does he yield his claim :
Clear his title to the words —
‘ King of kings and Lord of lords.’
5 Past the conflict of his love,
See, he takes his place above :
On his vesture shine the words —
‘ King of kings and Lord of lords. ’
6 O ye- bright Seraphick quires,
Strike anew your golden lyres :
While ye gaze, proclaim the words —
‘ King of kings and Lord of lords. ’
7 Join, ye Saints, with heav’n agree ;
Let the Name of Jesus be
Still united to the words —
‘ King of kings and Lord of lords. ’
Thomas Kelly (1 769-1 S54)
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Tune — Gott des Himmels Und der Erden (Trochaic, 8.7. 8.7. 7.7.)
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Who didst choose me of thy grace ;
Love, who broughtest me salvation,
Didst restore me to my place ;
Love, I give myself to thee ;
Thine, for ever thine to be.
3 Love, who for my sake enduredst
Pangs of death upon the Tree ;
Love, who therewithal procuredst
Joy and endless bliss, for me ;
Love, I give myself to thee ;
Thine, for ever thine to be.
4 Love, who gav’st me life and power.
Holy Spirit, Sacred Writ,
Sacraments and other dower,
In this life, and after it ;
Love, I give myself to thee ;
Thine, for ever thine to be.
5 Love, around me who hast wound thee,
Take my heart, myself and mine ;
Love, aye constant, have I found thee,
Make me altogether thine ;
Love, I give myself to thee ;
Thine, for ever thine to be.
6 Love, who for my soul art pleading,
Loving me by night and day,
With the Father interceding,
Love, my ransom who didst pay ;
Love, I give myself to thee ;
Thine, for ever thine to be.
7 Love, who wilt on doomsday-morning
From the grave awaken me,
To array me in the adorning
Robe of immortality ;
Love, I give myself to thee ;
Thine, for ever thine to be.
Johann Schefjler (1624-1677) : Tr. G. R. IV.
For another Setting , see No. 366
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SONGS OF SYON
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2 In yon courts ’tis ever day,
Endless "spring-time, peace for aye ;
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Ceaseless song, unending psalm :
There no sickness, there no taint,
No defect and no complaint ;
Dwarf or child is there unknown ;
All to Christ’s full stature grown.
3 Heav’nly Salem, City blest,
Thou upon the Rock dost rest ;
Haven safe, across the bar,
Well I greet thee from afar :
| Hail ! for thee I sorely yearn,
Home-sick, oft to thee I turn,
Where thy people, one and all,
Chaunt and keep high festival.
4 All thy joy, Hierusalem,
(City built of many a gem,
Jacinth and chalcedon-stone)
This outside thee is unknown :
Through the streets of this citie
In that goodly company,
O that 1 might help prolong
Moses and Elias’ song !
Hildeberl of Tours (xj-xij cent.) ; Tr. G. R. IV.
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2 Beam, and straight ’tis heav’n for me :
Priceless pearl, I covet thee :
Blissful ray,
Shine, I pray ;
Sparkle ere the break of day.
3 Lord, thy splendour doth out-run,
Nay, eclipse the noon-day sun :
Jesu, thine
Orb divine
Doth ten thousand suns out-shine.
6 Come then, golden Light, from far
Speed the axles of thy car :
Jesu mine,
Come and shine,
In my bosom make thy shrine.
Johann Scheffler { 1624-1677) ; Tr. G. R. IV.
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Streams of lustre dost thou cast ;
Dazzling bright
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In the joyaunce of thy light.
5 To thy beatifick ray
Everything doth worship pay :
Star, most clear,
Far and near,
Christ, thy Godhead we revere.
SONGS OF SYON
3 5 5 A iPtetnatm ift }\x jeDer jfrtft
Tune — Chantez de Dieu le renom (Ps. cxxxv) (Trochaic, 7.7.7.7.7.7O
2 His the Sun, whose welcome light
Day by day doth cheer the land,
His the Angel-guards that stand
Round our couches night by night.
For his mercies ay endure,
Ever faithful, ever sure.
3 His the garner, his the stall,
Valley meadow, field and plain,
Pearly dew and fruitful rain,
Showers that late or early fall.
For his mercies ay endure,
Ever faithful, ever sure.
4 Of our sins and Adam’s guilt,
He the price, as surety, paid,
Peace with God the Father made,
By his life-blood freely spilt.
For his mercies ay endure,
Ever faithful, ever sure.
( 432 )
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* 5 Yea, his Blood, that drink divine.
He doth give us, and to eat
Of his Body, heav’nly meat,
Till we enter death’s confine.
For his mercies ay endure,
Ever faithful, ever sure.
6 He will at the latter day
Seat his own in realms of light,
Each in wedding-garment dight,
Number’d with his Saints for ay.
For his mercies ay endure,
Ever faithful, ever sure.
Johann Scheffler (1624-1677) ; Tr. G. R. IV.
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SONGS OF SYON
356 jfUrn tiankct alle (K5ott [Ecclesiasticus l. 22 s
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357 A O FATHER, UNTO THEE I FLY
Tune — Ach Gott, von Himmel sieh’ darein (Iambic, 8. 7. 8.7. 8.8.7.)
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Bring all the heathen, with us Christen folk,
Beneath thy yoke.
3 Most Holy Spirit, Fount of loving-kindness,
Lighten our darkness, giving sight for blindness,
Comfort the mourner, visit hearth and hall.
And cheer us all.
From Drey gay stliche und catholische Lobgesavg (Augsburg, 1584) ; Tr. G. R. W.
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( 437 )
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3 5 9 A Mite totrti ting Cem begrel )ten
Tune — Rendez a Dieu louange et gloire (French Pss. lxvj, xcviij, & cxviij)
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The Saints of God ay free from sin.
What joyaunce, pure from worldly leaven,
Could we, as friends of God, along
With all the company of heaven,
Have right to swell that blissful throng !
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3 Could we but hear those Angel-quires !
And awe-struck catch their tuneful strain,
His praises harp’d on golden wires,
The Lamb of God for sinners slain !
While through the city, farrest, nighest,
Glad Alleluyas cleave the skies,
And, ’fore the throne of God most highest,
The prayers of Saints, as incense, rise.
4 The bounds of heav’n exceed dimension ;
No ear hath heard, no eye hath scann’d,
No human mind hath comprehension,
What for his people God hath plann’d.
Toil, therefore, man ; ’tis worth thy trouble :
Go climb the steep and narrow way ;
Strive, that thou may’st possess the double
In yonder land, thine own for ay.
Karl Joh. Philipp Spit t a (1801-1859) ; Tr. G. R. W.
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360 O JESU CHRIST, WE BLESS THY NAME
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Tune — Was Gott thut das ist wolgethan (Iambic, 8. 7. 8.7. 4.4.7. 7.)
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2 If from the wedding, ere day-break,
In third watch or in second,
The Master find his slaves awake,
Thrice blest shall they be reckon’d ;
Fair fall them all, or great or small,
Found watch and vigil keeping,
But wo to knaves a-sleeping !
3 In very sooth, that self-same day,
For recompense and payment,
The Master shall himself array
In servile form and raiment :
( 441
Will forth, and seat his men at meat,
Before the lowest bending,
To every want attending.
4 The goodman, had he known what hour
The thief might be expected,
Had warded well both tower and bower,
And kept his goods protected :
So likewise ye must ready be ;
The Son of Man is nearing,
Who knows how soon appearing ?
S. Luke xij. 35-40; Tr. G. R. W.
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362 A O AMOR QVAM EXTATICVS
Tune — Or sus, serviteurs du Seigneur (Ps. cxxxiv) (Iambic, 8.8. 8.8.)
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And he himself to this world came.
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His pleasure was to tarry here ;
And God and Man with man would be
The space of thirty years and three.
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His holy fast, and hunger’d sore ;
For us temptation sharp he knew,
For us the tempter overthrew.
5 For us he preaches and he prays,
Would do all things, would try all ways ;
By words, and signs, and actions thus
Still seeking not himself, but us.
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6 For us to wicked men betray’d,
Scourged, mock’d, in Crown of thorn array’d ;
For us he bore the Cross’s death,
For us at length gave up his breath.
7 For us he rose from death again,
For us he went on high to reign,
For us he sent his Spirit here,
To guide, to strengthen, and to cheer.
8 All honour, laud and glory be,
O Jesu, Virgin-born, to thee :
All glory, as is ever meet,
To Father and to Paraclete. Amen.
Thomas of Kempen (1379- 1471) ; Tr. Benjantin IVebb (1820-1885)
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363 SALVATOR MVNDI, SALVA NOS
Tu?ie — Belle, qui tiens ma vie (Iambic, 7.6. 7.6. 6.6.)
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On the Tree, as in the manger,
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3 Love, unknown to flag or languish
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4 Love, for my salvation dying,
All but thee I reckon dross ;
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Fain I contemplate thy Cross :
Thanks be thine, beyond all number,
Love, for sinners crucified ;
Jesu, when I fall on slumber,
Gently rest me in thy side.
E . von Senitz (1629-1679) ; Tr. G. A\ W7.
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364
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Shedding drops of bloody sweat :
Love, to self and pleasure stranger,
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Taught to suffer and be still.
3 Love, unknown to flag or languish
Under load of scorn and shame ;
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No, nor tyrant Death might tame :
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Patient to the uttermost,
E’en till soul and body parted,
And thou gavest up the ghost.
4 Love, for my salvation dying,
All but thee I reckon dross ;
Love, eternal life supplying,
Fain I contemplate thy Cross :
Thanks be thine, beyond all number,
Love, for sinners crucified ;
Jesu, when I fall on slumber,
Gently rest me in thy side.
E. von Senitz (1629-1679) ; Tr. G. R. IV.
( 446 )
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365 (Eotteg ;o>otjn ift feontmen.
Tune — Herr, nun lass in Friede (Trochaic, 6.6. 6.6. 6.6.)
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From the sins that hurt us,
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Ere he comes in terrors.
Thus if thou hast known him,
Not ashamed to own him,
Nor dost love him coldly,
But wilt trust him boldly,
He will now receive thee,
Heal thee, and forgive thee.
Joh. Roh (alias Horn , f 1547) ; Tr. C. Winkworth (1829-1878)
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366 ONE THERE IS, ABOVE ALL OTHERS
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Could or would have shed their blood ?
But our Jesus died to have us
Reconciled in him to God :
This was boundless love indeed ;
Jesus is a friend in need.
3 When he lived on earth abased,
Friend of sinners was his Name ;
Now, above all glory raised,
He rejoices in the same :
Still he calls them brethren, friends,
And to all their wants attends.
4 Could we bear from one another
What he daily bears from us ?
Yet this glorious friend and brother
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Though for good we render ill,
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5 O for grace our hearts to soften !
Teach us, Lord, at length to love :
We, alas ! forget too often
What a friend we have above :
But when home our souls are brought,
We will love thee as we ought.
John Newton (1725-1807)
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368 PRAISE TO GOD, IMMORTAL PRAISE
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For the stores the gardens yield ;
For the vine’s exalted juice,
For the generous olive’s use :
Deo gr arias.
3 Flocks that whiten all the plain ;
Yellow sheaves of ripen’d grain ;
Clouds that drop their fattening dews ;
Suns that temperate warmth diffuse :
Deo gracias.
4 All that Spring with bounteous hand
Scatters o’er the smiling land ;
All that liberal Autumn pours
From her rich o’erflowing stores :
Deo gracias.
5 These to thee, my God, we owe,
Source whence all our blessings flow ;
And for these my soul shall raise
Grateful vows and solemn praise.
Deo gracias.
6 Yet, should rising whirlwinds tear
From the stem the ripening ear ;
Should the fig-tree’s blasted shoot
Drop her green untimely fruit ;
Deo gracias.
7 Should the vine put forth no more,
Nor the olive yield her store ;
Though the sickening flocks should fall,
And the herds desert the stall ;
Deo gracias.
8 Should thine alter’d hand restrain
Th’ early and the latter rain ;
Blast each opening bud of joy,
And the rising year destroy ;
Deo gracias.
9 Yet to thee my soul should raise
Grateful vows and solemn praise ;
And, when every blessing’s flown,
Love thee for thyself alone !
Deo gracias.
Anna Lcelilia Barbauld (1743-1825)
( 450 )
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3 Praise to the Lord in the highest, thy Maker and Warder :
Fountain of mercy and love, giving peace in thy border :
Ponder and scan
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4 Praise to the Lord ! O let all that is in me adore him !
Father, Son, Holy Ghost — honour, confess and implore him !
He is thy Light :
O my soul, keep him in sight,
Worshipping ever before him.
Joachim Neander ( 1650-1680) : Tr. G.R. W.
( 451 )
SONGS OF SYON
37°a Aivei're, TraSosg, Kiipiov
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Yea, Holy Father, Everlasting Son,
And Holy Ghost, aU praise be thine for aye !
Apost click Constitutions (iij cent.) ; Tr. G. R. W.
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Apostolick Constitutions (iij cent.); Tr. G. R. W
( 453 )
SONGS OF SYON
37I ASTANT ANGELORVM CHORI
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Bells a-ringing, harps awaking,
Some the golden stair ascending,
Other some through ether wending,
Robed in white, both high and lowly,
Crying ‘ Holy, Holy, Holy.’
3 In yon City all is gladness,
There unknown is pain or sadness,
All proclaim the self-same story —
Glory to the King of glory !
God in Persons Three, whom clearly
All behold, and love right dearly.
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4 Seraphyn, with hearts a-fire,
Sound his praise nor ever tire ;
Cherubyn^in worship bending,
Honour him with laud unending ;
Thrones in wonder homage render,
Awed with such exceeding splendour.
5 O that bright and goodly region !
O that leal and comely legion !
Band of Angels, one with mortals !
Salem City, heav’nly portals !
City, home of love and order,
Peace in one and every border !
6 There fair folk in white apparel
Love as brethren, seek no quarrel :
There is knowledge, no temptation,
No more toil and no vexation ;
There is health, but sickness never ;
Fulness there of joy for ever.
Thomas of Kempen (i 379-1 471) ; Tr. G. R. W.
372 Seattle Diet), mem (Britt, bereft
Tune — Straf’ mich nicht in deinem Zorn (Trochaic, 7.6. 7.6. 3.3. 6.6.)
Watch against thyself, my soul ;
See thou do not stifle
Grace, that should thy thoughts control,
Nor with mercy trifle :
Pride and sin lurk within,
All thy hopes to scatter :
List not when they flatter.
But while watching, also see
That thou pray unceasing,
For the Lord must make thee free,
Strength and faith increasing ;
Joh . Burchard Frey stein
So to do service true ;
Let not sloth enslave thee ;
Pray and he will save thee.
Courage then, for he will give
All that we are needing,
Through the Son, in whom we live,
Who for us is pleading :
Day by day watch and pray,
While the tempests low'er,
Till he come w ith power.
(1671-1718); Tr. C. Winkworlh (1829-1878)
( 455 )
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Adore the wisdom which could span,
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To God all praise and glory !
3 What God’s almighty power hath made,
His gracious mercy keepeth ;
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Lo ! all is just, and all is right ;
To God all praise and glory !
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For this, Lord, thanks and praise to thee !
Praise God, I say, praise God with me !
To God all praise and glory !
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2 When every earthly hope has flown
From sorrow’s sons and daughters,
Our Father from his heav’nly throne
Beholds the troubled waters ;
And at his word the storm is stay’d
Which made his children’s hearts afraid ;
To God all praise and glory !
3 Thus, all my gladsome way along,
I sing aloud thy praises,
That men may hear the grateful song
My voice unwearied raises :
Be joyful in the Lord, my heart !
Both soul and body, bear your part !
To God all praise and glory !
4 O ye who name Christ’s holy Name,
Give God all praise and glory :
All ye, who own his power, proclaim
Aloud the wondrous story :
Cast each false idol from his throne ;
The Lord is God, and he alone ;
To God all praise and glory !
/ ch . Jakob Schiitz (1640-1690) ; Tr. Frances Elizabeth Cox (1812-1897)
( 457 )
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374 ^teil und dor nfg i(t dec pt'ao
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Who renounced the joys of sense,
To his Saviour consecrated ;
Who has gazed with steadfast eye
On the crown of victory.
On the Cross our dying Lord
Bled for man who had offended ;
Purchased us the great reward,
Then from earth to heav’n ascended :
Victor e’en in death, he said,
‘ Father, it is finished.’
4 On then, comrades, wend your way ;
Let not life’s drear waste alarm you :
Look to Jesus, watch and pray,
For the fight that God would arm you :
God, the weak who strong canst make,
Victory give for Jesu’s sake.
Sam. Gottlieb Biirde (1753-1831) ; Tr. Frances Elizabeth Cox ( 1812-1897)..
( 458 )
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37 5 SUMMER ENDED, HARVEST O’ER
Tune — Freuen wir uns all in ein (Trochaic, 7.7. 7.7.)
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Seed-time, harvest, cold and heat,
Shall their yearly round complete.
3 For the care which, while we slept,
Watch o’er field and furrow kept,
Watch o’er all the buried grain,
Soon to burst to life again.
4 When all earthly gifts must fail,
And our years have told their tale
When in death our flesh is sown,
Watch, Lord Jesu, o’er thine own.
5 When the unknown hour is come,
And the last great harvest-home,
( 459
And the reaping angels bring
Tares and wheat before the King ;
6 When the tribes of earth shall weep,
And the goats shall leave the sheep,
Jesu, may we gather’d be
In the heavenly barn to thee.
7 Then the Angel-cry shall sound,
‘ Praise the Lamb ; the lost are found :
And the answering song shall be,
‘ Alleluya, praise vo thee ; ’
S Praise to thee ! the toil is o’er ;
Blight and curse shall be no more :
Lo ! the mighty work is done ;
Glory to the Three in One. Amen.
Greville Phillimore (1821-1884)
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Praise and thanksgiving,
With pureness of living,
These, as frankincense, ascend to his throne.
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Hence the sure proof of his goodness is shown.
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Ease my sore burden :
All mine offences,
Sins and pretences,
Put them in mercy away from thy face :
Furthermore, rule me,
Admonish, and school me
After thy pleasure,
In work and at leisure ;
All in thy hand, loving Father, I place.
Paul Gerhardt (1607 -1676) ; Tr. G. R. W.
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( 468 )
HYMNS
378 THE SPACIOUS FIRMAMENT ON HIGH
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3 What though in solemn silence all
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Joseph Addison (1672-1719)
SONGS OF SYON
3 79 A THEE WILL I LOVE
Tune — II faut que de tous mes esprits (French Ps. cxxxviii)
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That thou me take in thy possession.
R. B. Yattendon Hymnal ( 1S99)
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380 THERE IS A BLESSED HOME
Tune — Ich halte treulich still (Iambic, 6.6. 6.6. 6.6. 6.6.)
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There is a land of peace ;
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Glad songs that never cease
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Ten thousand Saints adore
Christ, with the Father One,
And Spirit, evermore.
O joy, all joys beyond,
To seethe Lamb who died,
And cbunt each sacred wound
In hands, and feet, and side !
To give to him the praise
Of every triumph won,
And sing through endless days
The great things he hath done.
4 Look up, ye Saints of God,
Nor fear to tread below
The path your Saviour trod
Of daily toil and woe :
Wait but a little while
In uncomplaining love ;
His own most gracious smile
Shall welcome you above.
Henry Williams Baker { 1821-1877)
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381 GLORIOSI SALVATORIS
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Name of sweetness passing measure,
To the ear delectable ;
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’Tis our help ’gainst sin and hell.
’Tis the Name for adoration,
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By the citizens on high.
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Who its perfect wisdom reaches
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Over every other name :
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Puts our enemies to shame :
Strength to them that else had halted,
Eyes to blind, and feet to lame.
6 Jesu ! we, thy Name adoring,
Long to see thee as thou art :
Of thy clemency imploring,
So to write it in our heart,
That hereafter, upward soaring,
We with Angeis may have part.
’Tis the Name that whoso preaches
Finds it musick in his ear :
’Tis the Name that whoso teaches
Meissen Breviary (1510) ; Tr. J. M. Neale (1818- 1866)
*[ For another Melody, see No. 233
( 473 )
SONGS OF SYON
LE MONDE EN VAIN, PAR SES BIENS
Tune — Or peut bien dire Israel maintenant (Ps. cxxiv)
(Iambic, io.io.io.io.io.)
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Come all ye proud ones of the earth, array
Your gathering hosts around me far and wide :
My heart is calm amid the loud affray ;
I nothing fear with Jesus at my side,
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Death hath for me no fears ; its bitter pains
Shall never from my King my heart divide :
Faithful to death, to him my will remains ;
I nothing fear with Jesus at my side.
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Though all the terrors of the last dread day,
With earth and hell together were allied ;
Though heaven and earth before me fled away
I nothing fear with Jesus at my side.
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Jesu my Lord, my only hope and shield,
No powers of ill before thee can abide ;
My trust in thee upon the battle-field,
I nothing fear with Jesus at my side.
L. M. Grignon de Montfort (1673-1716) ; Tr. H. E. Manning ( 1808-1892)
% For two other Settings , see No. 370 a 6° b
( 475 )
SONGS OF SYON
UNTO THEE MY HEART IS SIGHING
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( 476 )
HYMNS
3 Nought my labour hath attained,
Nought my anxious care hath gained,
All my pride found no reward
In the light of thy regard.
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All my handiwork renewest,
I shall find my full reward
In the light of thy regard.
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To the grave my flesh descendeth ;
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Thee I pray, who ever livest,
Thee I pray, who all forgivest,
Comfort me, that I by faith
Pass in peace the gate of death.
R. B. Yatten don Hymnal (1899)
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384 WEARY NOT, MY SOUL
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God on high hath screen’d my head :
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Till thou be dethroned, O Death,
And thy craft, O Grave, defeated.
Heav’n and earth may pass away,
But his mercies last for ay.
Paul Gerhardt (1607-1676) ; Tr. G. ft, IV
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SONGS OF SYON
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Who forgiveth all my sin ?
Who my succour, grace to win ?
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Who receives my parting breath ?
Who can grant me endless rest ?
Who enrol me ’mid the Blest ?
Jesus Christ the Crucified.
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Lhiderstadt Gesangbuch (1724) ; Tr. G. R. W.
( 483 )
SONGS OF SYON
389 a Beini fniijeti a^ocptilicljt
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May Jesus Christ be praised.
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May Jesus Christ be praised.
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May Jesus Christ be praised.
3 This greeting of great joy,
I ne’er have found it cloy,
May Jesus Christ be praised.
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May Jesus Christ be praised.
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May Jesus Christ be praised.
Through sickness, pain and want,
’Tis still my happy chaunt,
May Jesus Christ be praised.
4 Hell’s night doth flee away
For dread of this fair lay,
May Jesus Christ be praised.
My sin casts off its shame,
Call I on Jesu’s Name,
May Jesus Christ be praised.
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In all high heav’n is known,
Than ‘Jesus Christ be praised.’
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Th’ eternal psalm is heard,
‘O Jesu Christ, be praised.’
5 Ye nations of mankind,
In this your concord find,
May Jesus Christ be praised.
Let all the earth around
Ring joyous with the sound,
May Jesus Christ be praised.
Sing, suns and stars of space,
Sing, ye that see his face
Sing, ‘Jesus Christ be praised.’
God’s whole creation o’er,
For aye and evermore
Shall Jesus Christ be praised.
c. 1800 ; Tr. Yattendon Hymnal (1899)
( 485 )
SONGS OF SYON
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Yea, e’en if heart should break.
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God’s whole creation o’er,
For aye and evermore
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c. i8oo ; Tr. Yat tendon Hymnal (1899)
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Lord of death, in glory place me.
Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock (1724-1803) ; Tr. G. R. IV.
For another Harmony , see No. 200
( 489 )
SONGS OF SYON
392 WHEN THROUGH THE TORN SAIL
Tune — Ach alles, was Himmel (Amphibrachic, 12.12. 12.12.)
Darmstadt ( 1698) ; Harmonized by Charles Wood
2 O Jesu, once rock’d on the breast of the billow,
Aroused by the shriek of despair from thy pillow,
Now seated in glory, the mariner cherish,
Who cries in his anguish : ‘ Save, Lord, or we perish/
3 And O when the whirlwind of passion is raging,
And sin in our hearts its wild warfare is waging,
Then send down thy grace, thy redeemed to cherish :
Rebuke the destroyer : ‘ Save, Lord, or we perish. ’
Reginald Heber (17S3-1S26)
( 490 )
HYMNS
393 teller (Bott tiectraut Ijat toot)l geliaut
Proper Melody (lambic, 4.4.7. 4.4.7. 4.4.7. 4.4.7.)
J. Criiger (1640) ; Harmonies from F. Layriz (1854)
2 In thee I breathe, to thee bequeathe,
As to their rightful owner,
My substance, wife, child, self, dear life,
All back to thee, the donor :
Let, day and night, thine Angel bright
Be present to befriend me ;
For, be it so, my ghostly foe
Is powerless to rend me.
3 Meanwhile, O God, withdraw thy rod,
Nor judge me in thine ire ;
Jesu, I pray, say me not Nay,
But grant my heart’s desire :
So I the more shall thee adore,
And stint thy praises never ;
But sing thy Name, and ring thy fame,
For ever and for ever.
Joachim Magdeburg (xvj cent.) ; Tr. G. R. IV.
( 491 )
SONGS OF SYON
394 A YE HOLY ANGELS BRIGHT
Ps. cxlviii (Iambic, 6. 6. 6. 6. 4 4.4.4.)
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Who ran this earthly race,
And now, from sin released,
Behold the Saviour’s face,
God’s praises sound,
As in his light
With sweet delight
Ye do abound.
3 Ye Saints who toil below,
Adore your heavenly King ;
And, onward as ye go,
Some joyful anthem sing ;
Take what he gives,
And praise him still,
Through good or ill,
' Who ever lives.
4 My soul, bear thou thy part ;
Triumph in God above :
And with a well-tuned heart
Sing thou the songs of love :
Let all thy days
Till life shall end,
Whate’er he send,
Be fill’d with praise.
Richard Baxter (161 5-1691), somezvhat altered
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395 A aaioirt tljc ben fin tiert
Tune — Tes Jugemens Dieu (Ps. lxxii) (Iambic, 9.6. 9.6. 9.6. 9.6.)
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YOur Sa-viour, would ye sure - ly find him ? Go seek him while ’tis day :
Your Spouse, in wed - lock would ye bind him ? As - sure him while ye may :
2 Go seek him cradled in the manger ;
Stand ox and ass beside ;
Be child-like, for that Child is stranger
To every son of pride :
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Rock’d on the Virgin’s knee :
To win this golden meed, be lowly
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Upon the King’s high- way :
Your self-control, your meek behaviour
With grace he will repay :
Go seek him, cloister’d in retirement ;
Swift to the desert fly :
What profit in the world’s acquirement,
If Christ be lost thereby ?
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4 Go seek him ! bear the Cross — annoyment,
Pain, sorrow — kiss the rod :
The world, its friendship and enjoyment,
Is enmity with God :
Go seek him, where, in death’s dim prison,
Dead to the world he lies ;
Thus only, with your Lord arisen,
May ye too hope to rise.
5 Seek him in heav’n above ; before him
Where Seraphs raise the lay ;
For such as lovingly adore him
Are never far away :
Seek ye his face, by eve and morrow,
With inward zeal and zest ;
So shall ye be acquit of sorrow,
And win eternal rest.
Johann Sckeffier (1624-1677) ; Tr. G. R. W.
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Life is short, to death-ward tending
Man, bethink thee of thine ending.
Youth, no less than bloom in May,
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4 Brother, death’s appointed prey,
Put away
Wickedness and malice-leaven :
Keep eternity in sight
Day and night,
An thou would’st attain to heaven ;
Life is short, to death-ward tending ;
Man, bethink thee of thine ending.
5 Lift thine heart and soul on high
To the sky,
Where unknown is death and sadness :
Contemplate the life of bliss
After this ;
Sow in tears, and reap in gladness :
Life is short, to death-ward tending ;
Man, bethink thee of thine ending.
Niirnber g Gesangbuch (1692) ; Tr. G. R. W.
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397 A Ixontm, laCs mis plj’tt, mem 19ec|
Tune — D’otJ vient Seigneur (Ps. lxxiv) J’aime mon Dieu (Ps. cxvi)
Melody by Pierre Dagues (1562) ; Harmonized by C. Goudimel (+ 1572) or Claudin le Jeune (1611)
By night and day the birds make melody ;
How neat those bow’rs ! the day how fair and
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Sun of my soul ! ’tis thanks alone to thee.
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stands ;
I love the scene depainted by thy fingers ;
Thereon with child-like joy my fancy lingers ; —
How goodly are the works of thine own hands !
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The tiniest leaf, the smallest herb on sod,
And every living creature, heav’nward raises
The duteous soul to sing her Maker’s praises,
And cry, ‘ How goodly are thy works, O
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Consider well the lilies of the field,
Or flow’rs in blossom on the garden border,
Of divers colours, shape, perfume and order, —
To these e’en Solomon the prize must yield.
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soar ;
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There to exalt thy Name in joyful psean ; —
Yet fails my speech : I sink, and thus adore.
Gerhard Tersteegen (1697-1769) ; Tr. G. R. IV.
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3 Forget thee ? Nay ! here Nature’s Monarch stands ;
I love the scene depainted by thy fingers ;
Thereon with child-like joy my fancy lingers ; —
How goodly are the works of thine own hands !
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And every living creature, heav’nward raises
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5 Consider well the lilies of the field,
Or flowers in blossom on the garden border,
Of divers colours, shape, perfume and order, —
To these e’en Solomon the prize must yield,
6 High as he may, the warbling lark doth soar ;
So let me climb to thy pure empyrean,
There to exalt thy Name in joyful psean ; —
Yet fails my speech : I sink, and thus adore.
Gerhard Tersteegen (1697-1769) ; Tr. G R. fV.
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SPIRITUAL SONGS
398 Hiebfter fecljafer, mem (Eerlangen
Tune — Gott des Himmels und der Erden (Trochaic, 8.7. 8.7. 7.7.)
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Thence redemption draweth near.
Lordly Shepherd, to my side !
Hold sweet converse with thy bride.
3 My complaint, my voice of sorrow,
Moan and groan, with frequent tear,
Have this many a night and morrow
Fill’d the valley far and near.
Jesu, thou, alone thou art
Causer of my homesick heart.
4 Others, let them reap their pleasure
From the field with lilies gay ;
Others, let them heap their treasure,
Silver, gold — be what it may.
Me, away with all of these !
Jesus only works mine ease.
5 Meanwhile thus I cry in sadness,
Come, my priceless pearlen crown ;
Downward speed on wings of gladness ;
Come, from Lebanon adown.
Look upon me, grant me bliss,
And revive me with thy kiss.
Joh. Schejfler ( 1624-1677) ; Tr. G. R. IV.
% For another Setting, see No. 352
( 499 )
SONGS OF SYON
399 DEPART, O CHRISTIAN SOUL
Tune — Sag, was hilft alle Welt (Iambic, 6.6. 6.6.)
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2 Yea, thou must pass this sea,
Though trembling at its surge ;
His Church goes down with thee
Unto the very verge :
And when the cold dark waters touch thy feet,
Her prayers attend thee to the judgement-seat.
3 Think yet, while thou canst think,
Of all for thee he bore :
The cup that he would drink,
The crown of thorns he wore :
The garden, the betrayal, and the gloom,
The pavement, and the mountain, and the tomb.
4 Be this his Flesh thy cure,
His bloody Sweat thy balm,
His Blood thy soul assure,
His Agony thy calm ;
To-day thy fears and anguish pass away !
Thy habitation be in peace to-day !
5 Christ, that endured the fear
And agony for thee,
Have mercy on thee here
In this thine agony !
Christ, that arose the third day from the dead.
To everlasting joy lift up thine head !
6 Go, Christian soul, to him
That did at first create,
That did thy soul redeem,
And did regenerate ;
Go, as the Saints and Martyrs went before ;
Go to that strife, which ended, strife is o’er.
7 Let God the Lord arise,
And let him judge the right,
And let his enemies
And thine be put to flight :
Saviour of souls, O hear our cry, that he ,
Now dying to the world, may live to thee :
8 With tender love behold,
In this his latest shock,
A sheep of thine own fold,
A lamb of thine own flock :
A sinner of thine own redeeming save ;
A trembling servant ransom from the grave.
John Mason Neale (1818-1866)
( 501 )
SONGS OF SYON
400 (Mj’ aujS, metti uitD Cuclje Jf-fcuO’
Tune — Kommt her zu mir, spricht Gottes Sohn
( 502 )
SPIRITUAL SONGS
2 The greenwood tree hath leafage new,
The fields are deck’d in emerald hue,
May-blossoms thickly cluster :
Not Solomon in rich array
With lily white or tulip gay
Could vie, for grace and lustre.
3 The lark doth sing and soar aloft ;
From rocky cleft the turtle oft
To wood-ward forth doth sally :
That songster-king, the nightingale,
With warbling throat doth fill the dale,
And holt, and heath, and valley.
4 Swift streamlets prattle o’er the strand,
And paint the brink on either hand
With myrtle-shadows pleasant :
The meads hard by resound agen
With songs of merry shepherd-men,
And bleating sheep incessant.
5 The busy bees they come and go
In countless numbers to and fro
In quest of honey-treasure :
Sweet vine-sap in the month of May
Fresh virtue gaineth day by day
In slow but certain measure.
6 The growing crops upon the land
Make young and old to clap the hand,
The goodness great confessing
Of him who feedeth flock and pen,
And showereth on the sons of men
Full many a priceless blessing.
7 Myself, I cannot silence keep :
God’s works, so manifold and deep,
My soul doth inly ponder :
In chorus with the rest I sing,
And, while o’er earth his praises ring,
I praise him too in wonder.
8 Methinks, if here thou art so fair,
So kind to man and debonair
In these poor earthly bowers,
What then hereafter wilt thou be
In heav’n itself, that rich citie
Of golden streets and towers?
9 What pleasure high, what sunshine bright
In Christ’s own garden, day and night,
To hear the bells a-ringing !
Where all unite to swell the hymn
Of Cherubym and Seraphym,
Sweet Alleluyas singing.
io Would God that I were there, to stand
With palm-branch in my happy hand,
Before thy Presence bending !
So then would I in Angel- wise
Extol thy Name above the skies
In kntiphons unending.
Paul Gerhardt (1607-1676) ; Tr. G. A*. W. \
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3 There lust and lucre cannot dwell,
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But pleasure every way.
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O God, that I were there !
3 Thy Saints are crown’d with glory great ;
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There's musk and civet sweet :
There many a fair and dainty drug
Are trodden under feet.
3 There cinnamon, there sugar grows,
There nard and balm abound —
What tongue can tell, or heart conceive
The joys that there are found ?
Quite through the streets, with silver sound.
The flood of Life doth flow,
Upon whose banks Qn every side
The wood of Life doth grow.
4 There trees for evermore bear fruit,
And evermore do spring :
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And evermore do sing.
There David stands with harp in hands..
As Master of the quire ;
Ten thousand times that man were blest
That might this musick hear.
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5 Our Lady sings Magnificat
With tune surpassing sweet ;
And all the Virgins bear their parts,
Sitting about her feet :
Te Dcum doth Saint Ambrose sing,
Saint Austin doth the like ;
Old Symeon and Zacharie
Have not their songs to seek.
6 There Magdalene hath left her moan,
And cheerfully doth sing
With blessed Saints, whose harmony
In every street doth ring.
Hierusalem, Hierusalem,
Would God I were in thee !
Would God my woes were at an end.
Thy joys that I might see !
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Passeth mortals’ time of trial.
5 How delusive, how conclusive
Is the life of mortals !
Wherefore, worldlings rash and heady,
Saints or sinners, be ye steady,
And for doomsday make you ready.
Michael Franck (1609-1677) ; Tr. G. A’. IV.
( 508 )
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Is the life of mortals !
Wherefore, worldlings rash and heady.
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And for doomsday make you ready.
Michael Franck (1609-1 677) ; Tr. G. R. IV.
( 509 )
SONGS OF SYON
4.O3 IF THOU WOULDST BE PARTAKER
Tune — Insignis est Figvra (Iambic, 7.8. 7.8. 6. .//: 8.7. 8.7. 8.6.)
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( 511 )
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404 Eoli Cei (Eotr, Dec Sen jfi'uijltuo; fcfjafft
Tune — Allein Gott in der Hoh’ sei Ehr (Iambic, 8.7. 8.7. 8.8.7.)
Melody founded on an Easter Gloria (1524) ; Harmonized by Hieron. Prcetorius (1604)
( 512 )
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4°5 LIFE IS FULL OF TROUBLE
Tune — Mirvm si L/ETERis (Trochaic, 6. 7. 6. 4.4.6. .//' 6. 6. 6. 6. 4.4. 6.)
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Soul, to God-ward turning.
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So need’st thou nothing fear, —
Man, nor foe infernal ;
But may’st at doomsday hear
From the King supernal
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Joyful sentence, —
‘ Enter life eternal.’
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( 513 )
SONGS OF SYON
4.06 A ALTISS1MO OMNIPOTENTE
Tune — Donne secours, Seigneur (Ps. xii) (Iambic, 11.10. 11.10.)
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Chiefly for Brother Sun, who day by day
Declares the greater splendour of thy features,
And lights us with his bright and beauteous ray.
3 Blessed be thou for Sister Moon, together
With all the Stars, thine handiwork on high :
For Brother Wind, for fair or froward weather,
And clouds, that moisture to our world supply.
4 For Sister Water thanks to thee we render,
Thy gift so precious, useful, pure, and sweet :
For Brother Fire due praise we also tender,
Cresset of night, strong, jocund, source of heat.
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5 Blessed be thou for Earth, our common Mother,
Store-house of daily food for man and brute :
For herb and tree, with blessings many other,
Gay-colour’d flow’rs, and divers kinds of fruit.
6 Blessed be thou for Sister Death, whose portal
No flesh may ’scape, nor turn therefrom away :
Woe to the man in wilful sin or mortal !
An he should die therein, wo worth the day !
7 Blest are the dead, ere death who did thy pleasure ;
They from the second death go safe and free ; —
Now to our Lord be thanks exceeding measure ;
Him serve with love, and much humility.
S. Francis of Assisi (1182-1226) ; Tr. G. R. IV,
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4.06° ALTISSIMO OMNIPOTENTE
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( 516 )
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5 Blessed be thou for Earth, our common Mother,
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6 Blessed be thou for Sister Death, whose portal
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S. Francis of Assisi (i 182-1226) ; Tr. G. R. W.
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407 Alv6<ru[tev <5 V' avSpag evSc'fovg (Ecclus. xliv)
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And here let Holy Church rehearse,
Their praise who erst indited
And sung their Maker’s praise in verse ;
Such as of yore invented
The organ, harp and lyre,
Whose voice the psalm precented,
Who ruled it in the quire ;
Rich men of sundry nations,
In peaceful homes and climes,
Blest in their generations,
The glory of their times.
3 There be of them, behind them
That have bequeath’d an honour’d name :
And some who, to remind them,
Have left but legacies of shame,
Or utterly have perish’d,
As they had ne’er been born,
Whose record is not cherish’d,
Whose acts are had in scorn.
But these were tender-hearted
And cannot be forgot ;
Their names, though long departed,
Time never can out-blot.
4 Their seed remaineth ever ;
Their covenant shall have no break ;
Their heritage shall never
Decay, but prosper for their sake.
Though, turn’d to ash and embers,
Their bodies rest in peace,
Their wisdom man remembers,
And shall, till time surcease ;
Yea, bells from many a steeple
The merry peal shall raise,
And yearly shall the people
Commemorate their praise.
Jesus , son of Sir ach, c. 200 B.C. ; Tr. G. R. W*
For one of Bachs more elaborate Settings of this Melody , see Nos. 302 or 34.7.
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( 519 )
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408 »>i e tft tnir lieb, Die toectie (Rev. xij, i-6)
Proper Tune (Iambic, 8.7. 8.7. 4.4. 4.4. 7.8. 7.6.)
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soul doth ne - ver tire True love on me to
2 She weareth golden crown full fine,
Twelve stars therein be gleaming ;
Her smock is like the clear sunshine
Afar at noon-day beaming :
Beneath her shoon
Behold the Moon :
The King of bliss,
His Bride she is :
The hour of travail on her,
Soon she will child the Holy One,
Whom all the world shall honour ; —
E’en she obey her Son.
3 The Dragon old her Child would fain
Devour in malice dire ;
But all his fury is in vain,
He may not glut his ire :
The Babe certain
To heaven up-ta’en,
Hath left his foe,
On earth below
To rage a little season :
The Mother too alone must dwell ;
Yet her from harm and treason
The Father guardeth well.
M. Luther (1483-1546) ; Tr. G. R. W.
( 521 )
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4O9 THE DAYS OF OLD
Tune — Mach’s mix mir, Gott, nach deiner Gut’ (Trochaic, 8.7. 8.7. 8.8.)
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And gone the Spirit’s living light,
That on her walls abided,
When by our shrines he came to dwell
In power and presence visible.
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The holy circle groweth ;
And what the end of all shall be
Nor man nor Angel knoweth.
And so we wait and watch in fear : —
It may be that the Lord is near.
F. W. Faber (1814-1 863)
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( 523 )
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4_ioa there is a stream
Tune — Angels’ Song (Iambic, 8.8. 8.8. 8.8.)
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Gives shadow in a weary land ;
Who in that stricken rock hath rest
Finds waters gushing from its breast.
O grant me when this scene is o’er,
Their lot who thirst not any more,
3 There is a people who have cast
The strife and toil away at last :
On whom, — so calm their rest, and sweet,—
The sun lights not, nor any heat ;
Give me with them at length to be.
And send me here what pleaseth thee.
4 O thou, who earnest death to spoil,
And barest weariness and toil,
And just before thy chains were burst,
Fulfilling Scripture, saidst ‘ I thirst,’
Who call’st thy weary servants o’er
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5 Thou only good, thou only wise,
Who dost so lovingly chastise,
To give move strength and add more grace ;
Grant me thy spirit to embrace,
The more — the more that nature faints —
The glorious portion of All Saints.
6 Thou would’st not, Lord, ascend to reign,
But first on earth thou suffered’st pain ;
And now, O Father, at thy side
For us he pleads, for us who died ;
Shading from storm, and blast, and heat,
With that eternal Paraclete.
John Mason Neale (1818-1S66)
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SONGS OF SYON
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He will not leave thee all alone ;
Both heaven and earth are his :
The Lord, he is thy God indeed,
A present help in time of need.
3 When dearth and drought o’er Jewry spread,
Elias had no lack of bread :
In one Sareptan home,
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An Angel o’er him vigil kept,
That said, ‘ Arise and eat : ’
And in the strength thereof he trod
The way to Horeb, mount of God.
5 When Daniel, forsook by men,
Was cast into the lion-den,
God spake by Angel-tongue,
‘ Go, Habbacuc, with harvest-mess,
Sustain my servant in distress.’
( 526 )
SPIRITUAL SONGS
6 When Joseph, into Egypt sold,
Lay hurt in Pharao’s dungeon cold,
Because of righteousness,
Him God upraised from bond and thrall
O’er Jacob and his brethren all.
7 Nor were the Children three forgot
Of God, within the furnace hot ;
He sent his Angel down,
In danger s hour, and bade him save
His Martyrs from a Hery grave.
8 Thine arm, O Lord, is mighty still
To guard thy faithful folk from ill,
Now, as in olden days :
Let me but in thy fear abide,
And well is me, whate’er betide.
(?) Hans Sachs (1494-1576) ; Tr. G. R. W.
^11°’ A later form of the foregoing ; Harmonized by J. S. Bach (1685-1750)
( 527 )
SONGS OF SYON
DOXOLOGIES
4 I 2 a all glory to the father be
Tune — Mix Fried' und Freud’ (Iambic-trochaic, 8.5. 8.4. 7.7.)
* tion ; All praise, O Je - su Christ, to thee, Our . sal - va - - tion ; Ho - ly
e - ver - last - - ing.
( 528 )
G. R. IV.
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4r3 ALLELVYA, GLORY IN THE HIGHEST
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DOXOLOGIES
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( 531 )
SONGS OF SYON
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c Tune — Svm in aliena Provincia
Pice Cantiones (1582) ; Harmonized by John Robert Lunn
DOXOLOGIES
+ 14 D
Tune — Fur deinen Thron tret ich hiermit
Ps. cxxxiv, Geneva (1551) ; later form, harmonized by J. S. Bach (1685-1750)
SONGS OF SYON
4I4 E Tu?ie — Ach Gott, wie manches Herzeleid
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( 534 )
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36 ( 535 )
SONGS OF SYON
4- 1 4* ^ Tune — Von Himmel hoch da kom ich her
( 536 )
DOXOLOGIES
( 537 )
SONGS OF SYON
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DOXOLOGIES
4 i4h
Tune — Herr Gott, dich loben alle wir
Or sus Serviteurs (Ps. cxxxiv)
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( 539 )
SONGS OF SYON
I ^ GLORY NOW AND EVER BE
Tune — Da zu dir der Heiland kam (Trochaic, 7. 7. 7. 7. 7. 7. 4.4.5. 5.)
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DOXOLOGIES
( 541 )
SONGS OF SYON
4_l6 A HAIL! GOD THE FATHER
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DOXOLOGIES
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SONGS OF SYON
417 MgyaAoJ KOLI OoajfJLOCCTToi.
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DOXOLOGIES
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( 545 )
SONGS OF SYON
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Tune — Kont ich vonHertzen singen (Hilf Gott das mirs gelinge)
(Iambic, 7.6. 7.6. 7.7. 6.)
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( 546 )
DOXOLOGIES
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( 547 )
SONGS OF SYON
4-2 0A O (TTtyot'Qjdv ev vSouri
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DOXOLOGIES
42 I TO GOD OUR FATHER LET US SING
Tune — Ein’ feste Burg (Iambic-trochaic, 8.7. 8.7. 5.5.5. 6 7 )
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God incarnate, King of bliss,
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Carol we with you and them.
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SONGS OF SYON
4_2 3 SAINT JOSEPH, MEEK AND MILD
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Ever-Virgin, in her breast
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A heav’nly Pearl, the which
Poor Joseph shall enrich
O’er all men everywhere.
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Was David ; he that wore
The royal crown by right :
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Am but a timber wright :
Yet, Son of David, thou
Wilt ere long upon my brow
Set kingly diadem :
Meanwhile, mine arms enfold
The King of kings, of old —
The Babe of Bethlehem.’
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( 555 )
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Your merry harpsichords and lyres ;
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And sing of Jesus, Mary’s Son.
3 And let your voices rise and fall—
Eya ! Eya ! Lullaby, lullaby, lullaby, —
With organ, lute and virginal ;
Alleluya, Alleluya,
In praise of Jesus, Mary’s Son.
4 Sing, ‘ Peace, goodwill from shore to shore ’ ;
Eya ! Eya ! Lullaby, lullaby, lullaby :
‘ Glory on high for evermore ’ ;
Alleluya, Alleluya,
In praise of Jesus, Mary’s Son.
Mainz (1628) ; Tr. G. R. W.
( 556 )
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2 First we hail the birth eternal
Of the Word ot God, the Son
Gotten of the Sire supernal,
Ere the world or time begun.
3 Secondly, good sirs, remember
Mary’s childing in a stall ;
Jesu’s birth-day in December,
To repair our shameful fall, (iij)
4 Thirdly, ye, with high endeavour,
’ Whoso choose the better part,
Yesterday, to-day, for ever,
Christ is bom within your heart.
5 Once the Lord, of his compassion,
Veil’d his majesty of awe ;
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And was found in human fashion,
As a Babe, in hay and straw, (iij)
6 O the love, surpassing wonder !
Still the Eternal and Divine
Hides his Body daily under
Homely forms of bread and wine, (iij)
7 Christ Child, low we bow before thee,
Lord and God Omnipotent ;
Truly present, we adore thee
Here beneath a Sacrament, (iij)
8 Thee we praise, O Christ, together
With the Sire and Spirit blest,
By the upper world, and nether,
Three in One by all contest, (iij)
Tr. G. R. W.
SONGS OF SYON
42 6 DVM VIRGO VAGIENTEM
Tu?ie — Ein Kindlein in der Wiegen (Iambic, 7.6. 7.6. 6.)
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My Life, my guiding Star,
Fair lily, of my bearing,
Than jewel rarer far :
Babe Jesu, lullaby.
3 Jesu, more sweet than honey,
My fountain of delight,
Beyond the worth of money,
The Dayspring from the height :
Babe Jesu, lullaby.
4 O joyaunce of thy Mother,
Her heart’s-ease, all in all,
Creator, Son and Brother,
Hear Mary’s madrigal :
. Babe Jesu, lullaby.
5 Whereto the ox is lending
The tenor to mine air,
And ass his voice is blending,
The burden for to bear.
Babe Jesu, lullaby.
6 But if thou would’st a sweeter,
And more melodious chant,
To mend our faulty metre,
Bid Angels make descant.
Babe Jesu, lullaby.
Daniel’ s Thesaurus Hymnologicus, II. p. 343 ; Tr. G. R. IW.
( 558 )
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For ox, ass and sheep
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Sleep, darling ; close etc.
3 Hark ! Seraphim high
And Cherubim cry :
Thy cradle a flock
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Sleep, darling ; close etc.
4 See ! see ! darling dear,
Saint Joseph is here ;
And I too am near :
Sleep on without fear.
Sleep, darling ; close etc.
5 Sir ox, quiet keep ;
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Ass, prithee, lie still,
To sleep is his will.
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SONGS OF SYON
42 8 STARS OF THE MORNING!
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Of realm supernal, maketh a pilgrimage,
Forth from a virgin- womb proceeding,
Mercy to bring to the mercy-needing.
3 Lo ! Mary poureth lowly her orison ;
Joseph imploreth humbly a benison ;
Where ox and ass, their Owner knowing,
Down to the crib of a Babe are bowing.
4 King of Archangels, throned on the Cherubim,
Worship of Angels, joy of the Seraphim ;
Whence may we feeble mortals capture
Skill to adore him with holy rapture ?
5 Heavenly chorus, learn us a madrigal,
Glad and sonorous, meet for this festival !
Thy lowly heart, O Joseph, lend us !
Mary, in all that we lack, befriend us !
Richard Prosser Ellis
( 560 )
CAROLS
4_2 9 THERE IS A PLANT
Tune — Bienheureuse est la personne (Ps. cxix) (Iambic, io.ii. 10.1 1. io.i i.)
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’Tis ay in blossom, in December’s gloom,
As in July, on cloudy days or sunny :
Way-faring men may cull this priceless Bloom,
An so they will, for love, and free of money.
3 Jesu, thou art this Rose, of Jesse’s stem,
The Virgin-born, whose praise my song engages
O for the heav’nly new Hierusalem,
Land, free from summer’s heat and winter’s rages,
Where I might eye thee, Babe of Bethlehem,
And chaunt thy grace through never-ending ages !
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2 The Lily, white in blossom there, is Chastity :
The Violet, with sweet perfume, Humility.
There naught is heard, etc.
3 The bonny Damask-rose is known as Patience ;
The blithe and thrifty Marygold, Obedience :
There naught is heard, etc.
4 The Crown Imperial bloometh too in yonder place :
’Tis Charity, of stock divine, the flower of grace.
There naught is heard, etc,
5 Yet, ’mid the brave, the bravest prize of all may claim
The Star of Bethlem — Jesus — blessed be his Name !
There naught is heard, etc.
6 Ah ! Jesu, Lord, my heal and weal, my bliss complete,
Make thou my heart thy garden-plot, fair, trim and neat,
That I may hear
This musick clear :
Harp, dulcimer, lute.
With cymbal,
Trump and tymbal,
And the tender, soothing flute.
GeestUjcke Harmonie (Emmerich^ 1633) ; Tr. G. R. W.
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3 No city for grace may with Syon contend,
Nor measure her pleasure and peace without end.
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Tune — Wo Gott der Herr nicht bei uns halt (Iambic, 8.7. 8.7. 8.8.7.)
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Tune — Hast du denn, Jesu, dein angesicht (Dactylic, 14.14.4.7.8.)
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40 I E HIERUSALEM, MY HAPPY HOME
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( 587 )
SONGS OF SYON
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( 538 )
INDEX OF
t
FIRST LINES OF ENGLISH WORDS
c denotes Editor’s Copyright
NO.
A great and mighty wonder ... ' . . . 29
A song, a song our Chief to greet ... 108
A time to watch, a time to pray ... ... 74
A type of those bright rays on high ... 261
/ Abide with us : the orb of Day doth vanish 203
After three days thou didst rise ... ... 112
/ Ah ! dearest Jesu ... ... ... ... 68
c Ah ! good Lord, thine own dear Angel send 285
Ah ! Jesu Christ, with us abide ... ... 190
/Ah ! Lord God, the world’s Creator ... 32
Ah! my sweet home, Hierusalem ... 401
/Ah! sweetest Jesu ... ... ... ... 310
c Ah ! what are the days of man ... ... 396
^ All glory to the Father be .. ... ... 412
All hail ! adored Trinity ... ... ... 1 3 1
^ All hail ! Lord, grant thy blessing now ... 149
All hail ! ye infant Martyr- flowers ... 242
All honour, laud and glory be ... ... 414
All ye a certain cure who seek ... ... 65
Alleluya, Alleluya. Finish’d is the battle 98
/Alleluya, Aileluya. Glory in the highest 413
c Alleluya. Praise the Lord ... ... 308
Alleluya, song of sweetness ... ... 40
Almighty God, who from the flood ... 172
And wilt thou pardon, Lord ... ... 47
Angels! to our Jubilee ... ... ... 104
Are thy toils and woes increasing ... ... 31 1
As the hart at noon-tide panteth ... ... 278
Ave Maria ! blessed Maid ... ... ... 216
Ave ! Mary, full of grace ... ... ... 244
/Ave Maria, gracia plena ... ... ... 247
/Ave ! very, real Body ... ... ... 139
c Awake, my heart, and render ... ... 206
Awful thought of endless doom ... ... 7
Be present, Holy Trinity ... ... ... 129
Behold the golden dawn arise ... ... 1 7 1
Behold the temple of the Lord ... ... 275
/Benedicamus Domino : Rejoice, rejoice ... 97
/ Beside the flood of Babylon ... ... 306
Bethlehem, of noblest cities ... ... 37
Blessed City, heav’nly Salem ... ... 271
Blest joys for mighty wonders wrought ... 120
Bright and joyful is the morn ... ... 34
Brother, now thy toils are o’er ... ... 292
Christ, being raised from death of yore ... 160
/"Christ, Desire of Ages ... ... ... 312
Christ is made the sure Foundation ... 272
/ Christ the Lord hath risen...
Christ was the Word who spake it
Christ watches o’er the embers ...
/ Christ, whom heav’nly hosts on high
/ Cleanse ye your lips and your lives
/Come, all ye creatures of the Lord
Come, enter thine own portal
Come forth ! come forth ...
/Come hither, soul ...
/Come, Holy Ghost, draw near us
Come, Holy Ghost, with God the Son ...
Come, my soul, thou must be waking
Come, thou Holy Paraclete
Come, thou Redeemer of the earth
Come, ye faithful, Loud exult
Come, ye faithful, raise the strain
Comes the day of compensation ...
/Cometh the day
/Concerning them which are asleep
/Courage ! O my soul, let gladness
Creator of the stars of night
Darkly rose the guilty morning ...
•Dark’ning night the land doth cover
Daughters of Syon, see your King
Dawn sprinkles all the East with light ...
/Day by day we magnify thee
/Day driveth gloomy night away ...
Day of vengeance ! day of sorrow
/Dear, dear, sweet Holy Name of Jesus ...
/Dearest Jesu, we are here ...
/Dearest Shepherd, faithful lover ...
/Deck thee, O my soul, with gladness
Delight and joy of earth ...
Depart, O Christian soul ...
/Descend from heav’n, ye Angels, come ...
Dost thou truly seek renown
Draw, Holy Ghost, thy seven-fold veil ...
Draw nigh, draw nigh, Emmanuel
Drop the limpid waters now
Each sorrowful mourner, be silent
Earth has nothing sweet or fair ...
Earth with her ten thousand flowers
Earth’s mighty Maker, whose command...
/Ere passing the portals of death...
Eternal Glory of the sky ...
Eternal Monarch, King most high
/Every creature by thee made
Exalt, O Mother Church, to-day...
( 589 )
NO.
92
H3
288
313
l62
I46
12 6
287
397
123
176
207
121
• 18
4
315
281
314
1
7 1
201
60
174
316
208
279
265
398
i45
IIO
399
424
57
317
8
3*8
284
3*9
320
168
282
*73
109
25
259
SONGS OF SYON
NO.
c Father all holy, merciful and tender ... 130
Father, merciful and holy ... ... ... 200
Fierce was the wild billow ... ... 321
For the Fount of Life eternal ... ... 322
c Forward fare, forward fare ! ... ... 323
From lands that see the sun arise... ... 21
From the desert-caverns rude ... ... 254
From thee, illustrious Teacher, Paul ... 243
Glory and honour and laud ... ... 69
c Glory now and ever be ... ... ... 4!5
rGo forth, my heart, and seek delight ... 400
c Go, happy soul, thy days are ended ... 293
rGo to ! my soul ... ... ... ... 324
God ended all the world’s array ... ... 154
God is our sure defence, our aid ... ... 296
God liveth still ... ... ... ... 325
fGod omnipotent reigneth ... ... ... 300
rGod, who in wondrous order ... ... 269
rGood Christian men, rejoice agen ... 30
rHail be thou ! blessed Cross ... ... 250
Ilail ! festal day ! For evermore adored 114
c Hail ! God the Father, we adore thee ... 416
Hail ! Jesu Christ* blessed for aye ... 24
c Hail Mary, Star of morning ... ... 246
Hail, O thou, of women born ... ... 253
Hail the day that sees him rise ... ... 116
Hail Wounds ! which through eternal years 64
Hark ! a gladsome voice is thrilling ... 3
Hark ! the Angel greets the Maiden . . . 248*
c Haste, my soul, thou sister sweetest ... 140
fHear, O Heav’n, while I be telling ... 326
Hence, night and clouds ... ... ... 169
Hierusalem, my happy home ... ... 401
Hierusalem the glorious ... ... ... 327
Hierusalem, thou City built on high ... 328
Hither l and with one accord ... ... 231
c How brightly beams the Morning-star ... 329
f How dazzling fair art thou, my Life ... 330
cHow delusive, how conclusive ... ... 402
How shalt thou bear the Cross, that now 73
rHow sore disquiet is my heart ... ... 332
Humbly I adore thee, hidden Deity ... 137
c I heard an Infant weeping... ... ... 426
cl know a plant — it springeth ... ... 214
I sing the birth, was born to-night ... 33
c I will with him — I will with him ... ... 58
If there be that skills to reckon ... ... 235
If thou wouldest life attain ... ... 333
cl f thou wouldst be partaker ... ... 403
fin heaven, in heaven so great is the joy ... 431
In heav’n ’tis given to rest thee ... ... 251
In night’s dim shadows lying ... ... n
In the ending of the year . 26
NO.
In thy glorious Resurrection ... ... 106
Into the dim earth’s lowest parts descending 1 6 r
Ms this that Body, Jesu, say ... ... 100
It is finish’d. He hath seen ... ... 72
c Jesu, all holy
Jesu. as though thyself wert here ...
c Jesu, bright and morning Star
fjesu Christ, of heaven King
Jesu, highest heav'n’s completeness
fjesu, Jesu, be thou mine ...
f Jesu, joyaunce of my heart
cjesu. King of ages, prithee, hear us
fjesu, life-spring of the living
c Jesu, my chief pleasure
cjesu, my felicity
Jesu, Name ail names above
Jesu, Redemption all divine
Jesu, Refuge of the weary ...
fjesu, Son of God the Father
Jesu, Syon’s King, we greet thee ...
Jesu, the Father’s only Son
fjesu, the Father’s Son and Heir ...
Jesu, the Law and Pattern, whence
Jesu, the very thought is sweet ...
Jesu, the Virgins’ Crown, do thou
Jesu, the world’s Redeemer, hear...
f jesu, to my enjoyment
Jesu, who brought’st redemption nigh
Jesus Christ is risen to-day
c Jesus Christ, our blest Redeemer ...
f Jesus is the fairest Name ...
Jesus lives ; thy terrors now
Jesus, Lord of life eternal ... ...
Joy for them whose glory ...
Joy and triumph everlasting
334
76
39
335
336
338
337
339
340
341
342.
343
184
344
345
67
20
346
46
264
229
227
347
183
93
141
348
103
113
238
234
c King Jesus. hath a garden ...
430
c Let all Creation bless the Lord ...
Let every heart exulting beat
c Let God, our Maker, Lord of Spring
Let heav’n with Alleluyas ring
Let our Quire new anthems raise ...
Let sighing cease and woe...
Let the Holy Spirit’s grace
Let us rise in early morning
c Life is full of trouble
c Light ever gladsome
Light’s abode, celestial Salem
Light’s glittering morn bedecks the sky ...
c Listen, Lord, unto my crying
Lo, he comes ! Let all adore him...
c Lo ! here the house by Solomon appointed
Lo ! now is our accepted day
Lo ! the Angels’ food is given
309
263
404
220
230
27
124
87
405
186
349
78
297
350
274
45
138
( 590 )
INDEX OF FIRST LINES OF ENGLISH WORDS
Lo ! the blest Cross is display’d ...
Lo ! the desert-depths are stirr’d ...
Lo ! the infant Saviour lies
rLord God Almighty, be thou venerated ...
Lord, thou hast been thy people’s rest ...
Lord, to me thy minsters are
rLove, who didst thy servant fashion
cMake broad the path, unspar the gate
Maker of all things, God most high
Maker of men, from heav’n, thy throne ...
Martyr of God ! the only Son
c Marvellous great, O God Almight
c Mary, that Mother mild ...
^Mine abode may Syon be ...
c Morning-star, in midnight gloom...
My Father’s home eternal...
My heart is full, and I must sing...
cMy Jesu, pierced for love of me ...
Need it is we raise our eyes
fNo man is there anywhere
No more to sigh, no more to weep
Now are the days of humblest prayer
Now Christ, ascending whence he came...
Now from the slumbers of the night arising
c Now it is evening ...
c Now let us sing in chorus ...
fNow of our planet Sun hath taken leave...
<*Now on the Holy Ghost let us call
Now thank we all our God
Now that the daylight fills the sky
cNow with the Quire unite ...
rNow woods and wolds are sleeping
O blest Creator of the light
O Christ, of all Redeemer dear ...
O Christ, thou Lord of worlds ...
O Christ, which art the Light and Day ...
O come and mourn with me awhile
O Cross, that only know’st the woes
cO Day of pain, the saddest
O Day of rest and gladness
cO Father, here before thee
Father, unto thee I fly ...
c O Father, who didst earth and heaven ...
Food of men wayfaring...
c O for the day, the crown, the ending
O for thy spirit, holy John, to chasten ...
O gladsome light, O grace
O glorious Lady ! throned on high
O God, Creation’s secret force
O God of truth, O Lord of might
O God, thy soldiers’ Crown and Guard ...
O God, whose hand hath spread the sky...
O great Creator of the sky
NO.
249
10
351
406
299
298
352
6
152
173*
222
417
245
353
354
236
295
148
237
355
289
52
1 19
157
189
407
199
122
356
175
418
191
164
276
218
181
73
63
75
163
419
357
358
144
359
252
185
21 1
178
177
223
170
166
cO Jesu Christ, we bless thy Name
c O Jesu, Lord of life and breath ...
O King most high of earth and sky
O Lamb of God, all-holy ...
cO let your loins be girt agen
O Lord, turn not away thy face ...
O love, how deep, how broad, how high
O Maker of the world, give ear ...
O Peter, shepherd good ...
O Saving Victim, slain to bless ...
cO Saviour of poor mortals...
c O Saviour of the world, whose arm
O the mystery passing wonder
cO thou Love of Christ, my Lover
c O thou sweetest Source of gladness
<rO thou, who ’mid the watery sea...
O Trinity of blessed light ...
O Unity of Three-fold light
O what light and glory
O what their joy and and their glory
O’erwhelm’d in depths of woe
Of the Father sole-begotten
Of the glorious Body telling
Of the h$ur that comes to sever ...
fOn Easter-morn he rose agen
On the rock of thy commandments
On the wood his arms are stretch’d
On this the day that saw the earth
Once he came in blessing
^One Sunday to Saint John the Seer
One there is, above all others
Only-begotten Word of God eternal
Our festal strains to-day reveal ...
cOur Lady took the road ...
Our limbs refresh’d with slumber now ...
fOut of the deep to thee I tell
Patient Lord, with loving eye
c Praise be thine, O Jesu ... ...
^Praise, O my soul, the Lord of glory
c Praise, O my soul, thy Maker
Praise to God, immortal praise ...
c Praise to the Lord, the omnipotent Sovran
<:Praise ye the Lord ! in gladsome chorus...
c Praise ye the Lord, ye servants of the Lord
Pure Maid of Nazareth
cQuires of Angels stand before him
Quires ! rejoice, those heralds praising ...
Raise, raise thine eyes a little way
Raised from sleep with morning light
c Rejoice, good Christians, raise the strain...
c Rejoice, rejoice ! In pomp to-day
c Rejoice, ye heav’ns, and all therein
Rise, my soul, to watch and pray
Round me falls the night ...
( 591 )
NO.
360
283
128
142
361
50
362
44
256
135
3^3
180
136
364
125
420
153
132
266
155
66
22
134
49
94
90
56
156
3^5
241
366
2 73
232
257
165
305
239
367
307
302
368
369
303
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258
371
221
61
204
107
97
86
372
198
SONGS OF SYON
NO.
Safe home, safe home in port ... ... 290
c Saint Joseph, meek and mild ... ... 423
Saviour of the nations, come ... ... 15
cSee how the righteous perish ... ... 280
Servant of God, remember ... ... 182
c Serve the Lord of light ... ... ... 202
rShe is my love, that worthy Maid ... 408
c Shepherds, in the fields abiding ... ... 422
Sing, my tongue, the glorious battle ... 55
Sing praise to God who reigns above ... 373
Sing We ‘ Ave,’ word endearing ... ... 212
Sing we triumphant hymns of praise ... in
Soul of Jesus — once for me ... ... 147
Spouse of Christ ... ... ... ... 277
Spring returns with jubilation ... ... 95
Star of Bethlem, Word divine ... ... 53
Star of ocean fairest ... ... ... 209
Stars of the morning ! loud be ... ... 428
Stars of the morning, so gloriously bright 268
Steep and thorny is the -way ... ... 374
c Stem, with honey laden ... ... ... 260
Storm and terror, grief and error... ... 12
Summer ended, harvest o’er ... ... 375
c Sunlight all golden... ... ... ... 376
rSweet Spirit, holy, heav’nly Dove ... 127
Syon, at thy shining gates... ... .... 15
cl Te Deum,’ Lord, we sing
That day of wrath, that dreadful day
The abyss of many a former sin ...
The Church of God lifts up her voice
rThe clouds of night are past away
The coming of our God
The day is done ; and, left alone...
The day is gently sinking to a close
The day is past and gone ...
The days of old were days of might
The eternal gifts of Christ the King, The
Apostles’
The eternal gifts of Christ the King, The
Martyrs’...
The fast, as taught by holy lore ...
The God of love my Shepherd is...
The God whom earth and sea and sky ...
The golden sun is in the west
The Lamb’s high banquet we await
The Lord and King of all things ...
The Lord ascendeth up on high ...
cThe Lord is King : the earth
The Lord of might from Sinai’s brow . . .
The merits of the Saints ...
The mighty host on high ...
The night is closing o’er us
The praises that the Blessed know
The Quires of ransom’d Israel
The Royal Banners forward go ...
377
286
48
9i
96
14
193
197
194
409
219
225
43
294
210
196
So
240
1 18
301
13
224
267
187
233
262
54
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The Shepherds keep their flocks by night
<:The Son of God came down in love
The spacious firmament on high ...
The star of light is rising bright ...
cThe sun is sunken in the west
The Sunday morn again is here ...
The winged herald of the day
The Word most highest from above
Thee will I love, my God and King
There is a blessed home ...
c There is a plant, of noble form and hue ...
There is a stream, whose waters rise
They slumber not, nor sleep
They whose course on earth is o’er
Thirty years among us dwelling ...
<rThis is the day the Lord hath made
This the Confessor of the Lord ...
Thou hallow’d chosen morn of praise
’Tis now the hour our prayers to pour ...
c’Tis our right and bounden duty ...
’Tis the day of Resurrection . ...
c To-day God’s only-gotten Son
To earth descending, Word sublime
c To God our Father let us sing
To the Name that brings salvation
c To the Paschal Victim, Christians
To thee before the close of day ...
To win my heart with visions bright
Toll ! toll ! because there ends to-night...
NO.
84
31
28
378
205
192
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135
379
380
429
410
270
291
226
85
188
425
88
99
2
421
381
81
179
382
19
Unity in Trinity ... ... ... ... 133
Unto thee my heart is sighing ... ... 383
cUp ! awake ! from highest steeple ... 5
Up to the hill of Calvary ... ... ... 62
cUp ! up ! my heart, with gladness ... 102
Virgin, wholly marvellous .. ... ... 213
Virgin-born, we bow' before thee ... ... 215
Wake! the welcome day appeareth ... 9
cWe all believe and eke receive ... ... 150
We have heard the solemn story ... ... 16
c Weary not, my soul ; but rather ... ... 384
cWeary now I seek repose ... ... ... 195
Weeping, on God we wait... ... ... 51
c Welcome ! Cross of blessing, welcome ... 387
c What ! no anthem for my Maker ? ... 385
What star is this with beams so br ght ... 38
cWhat (ye ask me) is my prize ... ... 386
cWhate’er betide, God is my guide ... 388
When closing was the night of earth ... 217
When in silence and in shade ... ... 158
rWhen Jesus came to Gethseman ... ... 59
trWhen Jesus Christ, the King of glory ... 83
When Jordan hush’d his waters still ... 35
( 592 )
INDEX OF FIRST LINES OF ENGLISH WORDS
When morning gilds the skies
fWhen strength one day shall fail me
When the harping Seraphim
^When thou bidd’st me from that slumber
When through the torn sail
fWhen to thee our Saviour Christ...
When two friends on Easter-Day...
Wherefore, O Virgin
c While Jesus hung upon the Rood
While up to heav’n God goeth
Whilst the careless world is sleeping
Who are these like stars appearing
Who is this that comes from Edom
NO.
389 c Whoso rely on God most high
390 fWhy art thou restless, O my soul
42 Why, impious Herod, vainly fear
391 With gentle voice the angel gave...
392 With my whole heart I call on thee
255 fWo, Jesu, is me
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70 Ye patriarchs and ancient sires ...
1 1 5 Ye Quires of new Hierusalem
17 Ye sons and daughters of the King
278 ^Your Saviour, would ye surely find him...
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NO.
393
41 1
36
79
304
427
394
4i
77
101
395
INDEX OF THE HEADINGS OF THE SONGS
AND THE NAMES OF THEIR TUNES
[S] signifies the Supplement ; see p. 565 and onwards
NO.
A Dieu ma voix i’ay hausee (Ps. Ixxvij) 383 a &■ B
A lieta vita
A solis ortus cardine
A toy, mon Dieu (Ps
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Ach ! alles, was Himmel
Ach ! bleib bei uns, Herr Jesu Christ
Ach ! das nicht die letzte Stunde
Ach ! Dohterlin, min sel gemeit ...
Ach ! Gott und Herr
Ach ! Gott von Himmel, sieh’ darein
357 A ;
Ach Gott, wie manches Herzeleid
••• 334
414F [S]
326 A & B
392
190
364 B
58A
I28B
357c [S]
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Ach !
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Ach !
Herr, lass dein lieb’ Engelein
... 285
Ach !
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Ach !
was ist doch unsre Zeit
... 396
Ach !
wie fliichtig, ach ! wie nichtig
402A & B
Ad coenam agni providi ... ... 80 A & B
Ad perennis vitae fontem ... 90, 113, 136, 322
Addison Tune ... ... ... ... 378
Adeste, ccelitum chori ... ... ... 104
Adesto, sancta Trinitas ... ... ... 129
Adoramus te, Christe ... ... ... 360
Adoro te devote ... ... ... ... 137
Adsunt tenebrae primse .!. ... 187A & b
ZEterna Christi munera [Apostolorum] ... 219
,, „ ,, [Et Martyrum] ... 225
ZEterna coeli gloria .. . ... ... ... 173
HEterne rex altissime ... ... ... 109
Agincourt Tune ... ... ... ... 97
’An /fire, 7 ratSey, Kvpiov ... ... 37° A & B
’ Aivcaatfiev drj avdpas evddtjovs ... ... 407
NO.
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Ainsi qu’on oit le cerf bruire f
234, 314
Aicrcopev 7rdvTes \doi
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Ales diei nuncius
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Alle Menschen mussen-sterben
. 340 B
Allein Gott in der Hoh’ sei Ehr
. 404
Allein zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ
309 A & B
Alleluya, dulce carmen
. 40
Alleluya, heut lebendig
. 94 B
Alles ist an Gottes Segen ...
. 67
Als Christus mit seiner Lehr 15, (Part II), 105
Altissimo Omnipotente
. 406
Am Sabbath friih Marien drey
. 94 A
An Wasserfliissen Babylon
. 306
1 Avacrracrecos rjpepa
. 88
Andiam, compagni, alia riviera
. 186
’ Avearrjs rpLTjpepos
. 112
Angels’ Song
. 410A
Angulare fundamentum
. 272
Anke von Tharaw ...
. 268
Annue Christe
2I8a & B
Appropinquat enim dies ...
. 4
Astant Angelorum chori ...
. 371
Attolle paulum lumina
. 61
Au fond de ma pensee
236A & B
Audi, benigne Conditor ...
. 44
Audi nos, rex Christe
. 339
Auf! auf! mein Herz, mit Freuden ... 102
Auf! auf! weil der Tag ...
. 9
Aurora jam spargit polum...
. 174
Aurora lucis rutilat... ... 78,
, 84A, B, C & D
Aus der tiefen rufe ich
. 72
( 593 )
SONGS OF SYON
Aus Lieb’ verwund’ter, Jesu mein
Aus defer Not
AVTT] l) KXr)Tr]
Ave colenda Trinitas
Ave fragrantissime ...
Ave hierarchia
Ave Maria, gracia plena ..
Ave Maria klare
Ave Maris Stella
Ave mater Anna
Ave plena gracia
Ave regina omnium
Ave rex regum omnium ..
Ave verum Corpus
Ave virgo virginum Tune ..
Ballerma Tune
Beata nobis gaudia ...
Befiehl du deine Wege 75 B, 390
Beim friihen Morgenlicht .
Belle, qui tiens ma vie
Benedic, anima mea (Ps. cuj
Benedicamus Domino
Benedicite, omnia opera
Bienheureuse est la personne
Bristol Tune
dpapTppaToov
305 ;
NO.
I48
305 A [S]
.:. 85
... 131
••• 253
... 3 1 2 A
... 247
. . . 246
209, 260
. . . 260
... 244
... 346
... 346
... 139
... 89
... 65
... 120
390A & c [S]
389A & B
2 88, 363
... 302
... 97
309A & B
304 A & B, 429
294 D & E [S]
48A & B
Celsorum civium ... ... ... ... 267
Chantez k Dieu chanson nouuelle 41 6 A & B
Chantez de Dieu le renom (Ps. cxxxv) 355 A & b
Chantez gayement ... ... ... ... 202
217
50
77
92
273
Chapel Royal Tune
Cheshire Tune
Chorus novse Hierusalem
Christ ist erstanden
Christe cunctorum ...
Christe, der du bist Tag und Licht 18 1 a [S]
Christe, du Beistand ... ... ... 189 b
Christe, Redemptor omnium, [conserva] 276
Christe, Redemptor omnium, [de] ... 20
Christe, qui lux es et dies ... 181 ; 181 a [S]
Christopher Tye Tune
Christum wir sollen loben schon ...
Christus, ChristuSj Christus ist ...
Christus der uns selig macht
Christus pro nobis passus est
Clamavi in toto corde meo (Ps. cxix)
Ccelestis formam glorise
Cceli Deus sanctissime
Ccelo datur quiescere
Commandments Tune
Conditor alme syderum
Corde natus ex parentis
Crux ave benedicta
... 401 B
... 414F
... 230B
56A & B
8
304A k B
... 261
... 170
. ... 251
83 A k B, 293
I
22
... 250
Crux benedicta nitet
NO.
249
Crux fidelis inter omnes ...
55A
k b
Crux sola languorum Dei ...
63 A
k B
Cultor Dei, memento
182
Cum rex glorise Christus ...
83A
k B
Cum sit omnis caro fcenum
• • •
49
Xaipeis epevvcopevos
239
XetAecri Kadapols
Xopol Terpa^X
...
162
262 A
k B
D’ ou vient, Seigneur (Ps. Ixxiv)
199A k B
» 397 a
k B
Da Jesus an dem Kreutze stund ...
70A, B
& c
Da Jesus in den Garten gieng
59
Da zu dir der Heiland kam
255>
415
Danket dem Herrn heut und allzeit
190
Das wait Gott Vater und Gott Sohn 35, 74
De profundis (Ps. cxxx) ... 305 ; 305 a [S]
Dein g’sund mein freud ... ... ... 41 1
Der Glaube lebt ... ... ... ... 150B
Der Graf bei dem Brunnen Tune... ... 41 9 a
Der Graf von Rom Tune ... ... ... 327 A
Der hat gesiegt, den Gott vergnugt ... 62
Der grimmig Tod mit seinem Pfeil 42OA k B
Der lieben Sonne Licht und Pracht ... 192
Der Maje, der Maje (Mailied) ... ... 187B
Deserta valles ... ... ... ... 2i8a
Der Tag ist hin, mein Geist und Sinn 193 A k B
38,
Der Tag ist hin, mein Jesu
Der Tag ist nunmehr hin
Der Tag vertreibt die finstre Nacht
Deus, Creator omnium
Deus noster refugium (Ps. xlvi) .
Deus, tuorum militum
Deus, qui sanctorum Angelorum .
AeOre anavres ttkttol
Die ganze Welt, Herr Jesu Christ
Die giildne Sonne voll Freud
Die Nacht ist kommen
Die nur vertraulich stellen
Dies est leticise
Dies irae, dies ilia
Dieu est regnant (Ps. xciij)
Dir, dir, Jehova
Disons le chapelet
Diva servatrix
Divinum mysterium
Do Jesus an dem Creutze hieng
Domine refugium (Ps. xc)...
Dominus regit me (Ps. xxiij)
294A & B ; 294c, d k e [S]
Dominus regnavit (Ps. xciij) 300 a k B
,, ,, (Ps. xcvij) . . 301
Donne secours, Seigneur (Ps. xij)
161 A k B, 406 A & B
203 A k B
199A k b
. . . 208
... 152
296
223
. . . 269
... 231
... 94c
... 376
... I89A
... 123c
... 417
... 279
310A k B
... 265
... 250
... 189c
••• 133
B & C
299
70 A
( 594 )
INDEX OF THE HEADINGS OF THE SONGS AND THE NAMES OF THEIR TUNES
NO.
Donnez au Seigneur gloire (Ps. cvij) 300 a k B
Drei Konig aus frembden Landt ... 213, 318
Drei Stand hat Gott der Herr ... ... 290
Du bist ein Schopfer des Himmels 358 a & b
Du fonds de raa pens£e ... ... 236 a k B
Du keusche Seele, du ... ... ... 258
Du malin le meschant vouloir (Ps. xxxvi)
33A k B, 275
Du Siindrin, willst du mit ... ... 270
Du siisse Taube, heil’ger Geist ... 127 a k B
Dum virgo vagientem ... ... ... 426
Durch Adams Fall ist ganz verderbt 420A k B
Ecce nunc benedicite (Ps. cxxxiv)
Ecce panis Angelorum
Ecce tempus est vernale ...
Ecce tern pus idoneum
Ecce quomodo moritur justus
Een Sultan leefde hoog van Staat
Ei /cui ra irapavra ...
Ein feste Burg
Ein Kindlein in der Wiegen
Einmal ich gieng spatzieren
Einmal thet ich spacieren ...
''EtcaaTov twv vivo <tov yevopevcov
En dies est dominica
En navis institoris ...
Enfans qui le Seigneur seruez
Enten a ce que ie crie
Entlaubet ist der Walde ... 236c
Er ist der Morgensterne (Tagelied)
Erfreut euch, liebe Seelen
Erhalt uns, Herr, bei deinem Wort
Ermuntre dich, mein schwacher Geist
Erschienen ist der herrlich’ Tag ...
Erstanden ist der heilig'- Christ ...
Eructavit cor meum (Ps. xlv)
Es fiel ein killer Thaue (Tagelied)
Es flog ein kleins Waldvogelein ...
Es ist das Iieil uns kommen her 107 ; 107 A [S]
Es ist ein Reis (Ros) entsprungen (Das alt
Catholisch Triersch Christ liedlein)... 214
Es ist gewiszlich an der Zeit ... ... 13
Es komt ein Schiff geladen (gefaren) ... 11
Es sind doch selig alle die 33 a & b, 275
Es spricht der Unweisen Mund wohl 13 A [S]
Es stet ein lind in ienem tal ... ... 128 A
Es stot ein lind im himelrich ... ... 128 A
Es sungen drei Engel ein siissen Gesang... 431 B
Es war ein Konig von Thule ... 29 b & c
Es war einmal ein grosser Herr ... ... 70 B
Es wollt uns Gott genadig seyn (Ps. lxvij) 86
Es wonet lieb bei liebe ... ... ... 419 a
' Earonrav vpu>v ai oa(pv€s ... 3^1
Eterna Christi munera, [Apostolorum] ... 219
... 202
... 138
... 95
... 45
280A & B
... 1 50 A
... 31 1
... 421
... 426
... USA
... II5A
... 25
... I59
i I
127 A k B
... 297
; 75 c [S]
... 269
... 236c
... 414A
••• 295
91
... 96A
... 295
... 262 B
163A
Eterna Christi munera, [Et Martyrum
N<X
] ••• 225
Eterna coeli gloria ...
••• 173
Eterne rex altissime
109
E v(ppaLvecrdoi ra ovpavia ...
... 86
Ex more docti mystico
... 43
Exaudi Deus (Ps lxi)
... 297
EtjeyepOevTes tov vttvov ...
... 204
Exite, filiae Syon ...
... 60
Exultet coelum laudibus ...
220A & B
Exultet cor praecordiis .
... 263
Eya, mea anima
... 417
Eva, 0 dulcis anima
... I40
Fahre fort ...
• ••
Fillis sasz in einem Bottgen
... 106
Finita jam sunt praelia
... 98
Flora, meine Freude
34I A k B
Flos de radice Jesse
... 214
French Psalms and Canticles : —
Ps. i (Qui au conseil des malins n’a este)
330A & B
Ps. iij (O Seigneur, que de gens)
Ps. vi (Ne vueilles pas, 6 Sire) ...
Ps. viij (0 nostre Dieu, et Seigneur
389A & B
144A k B
amiable)
203 A k B
Ps. xij (Donne secours, Seigneur)
161 A & B, 406 A k B
Ps. xxv (A toy, mon Dieu, mon cceur monte)
326 A k B
Ps. xxxvi (Du malin le meschant vouloir)
33A k B, 275
Ps. xxxviij (Las ! en ta fureur aigue)
201 a k b, 207 A
Ps. xlij (Ainsi que la biche ree)
125A k B, 140, 234, 314
Ps. lxi (Enten a ce que ie crie)... ... 297
Ps. lxv (O Dieu, la gloire que t’est deue)
395 a & B.
Ps. lxvi (Or sus, loiiez Dieu, tout le monde)
359A k b
Ps. lxviij (Que Dieu se monstre seulement)
33A&B, 275
Ps. lxxij (Tes iugemens, Dieu veritable)
395 a & B
Ps lxxiv (D’ou vient, Seigneur)
199A k b, 397A & B
Ps. lxxvij (A Dieu ma voix i’ay haussee)
383A k B
Ps. lxxxi (Chantez gayement) ... ... 202
Ps. lxxxvi (Mon Dieu, preste moy l’aureiile)
383A k B
Ps. xciij (Dieu est regnant de grandeur
tout vestu) ... ... ... 310A k b
Ps. xevi (Chantez a Dieu chanson nouuelle)
416A k B.
( 595 )
SONGS OF SYON
NO.
Ps. xcvij (L’Eternel est regnant) 301 A k B
Ps. xcviij (Chantez a Dieu nouueau cantique)
359A k B
Ps. ,c (Vous tous qui la terre habitez) 63 A & B
Ps. ci (Vouloir m’est pris de mettre en
escriture) ... ... 274, 358A & B
Ps. cvij (Donnezau Seigneur gloire) 300A k B
Ps. cx (L’Ommpotent a mon Seigneur)
406 c k D
Ps. cxiij (Enfans, qui le Seigneur seruez)
127A & B
Ps. cxvi (J aime mon Dieu)
199A & B, 397A k B
Ps. cxviij (Rendez a Dieu louange et gloire)
359A & B
Ps. cxix (Bienheureuse est la personne)
304 A k B, 429
Ps. cxxiv (Or peut bien dire Israel)
370A k B, 382
Ps. cxxx (Du fonds de ma pensee) 236 A k B
Ps. cxxxi (Seigneur, ie n’ay point le
coeur fier ... ... ... 63 A k B
Ps. cxxxiv (Or sus, seruiteurs du Seigneur)
362A k b, 414D k H
Ps. cxxxv (Chantez de Dieu le renom)
355 A & B
Ps. cxxxvi (Louez Dieu tout hautement) 116
Ps. cxxxviij (II fault que de tous mes espritz)
379A. & B
Ps. cxl (O Dieu, donne moy deliurance)
83 a k b, 293
Ps. cl (Or soit loue l’Fternel) ... 308A k B
Les dix commandemens (Leue le cceur)
83A k B, 293
Cantique de Simeon (Nunc dimittis)
Or laisse, Createur ... ... ... 185 A
Freudich, du werte Christenheit 107 ; 107 A [S]
Freu dich sehr, O meine Seele
1 25 A & B, 140, 234, 314
Freuen wir uns all in ein ... ... 1 5» 375
Frewet euch, alle Christenheit 107 ; 107 A [S]
Frewt euch, frewt euch, in dieser zeit 373 A k B
Friede, ach Friede ... ... ... ... 162
Frisch auf, mein liebes Tochterlein ... 294 b
Frolich bin ich aus hertzen grund ... 41 1
Frblich so wil ich singen ... 191 ; 191A [S]
Frolich soil mein Herze springen ... ... 32
Fiir deinen Thron tret ich hiermit ... 414 D
Fundere preces Lempus est ... ... 188
Gathering peascods ... ... ... 423
Gaude, regina gloriae ... ... 159, 232
Gaudeamus pariter ... ... ... ... 89
Geduld die solln wir haben ... ... 240
Geh’ aus, mein Herz, und suche Freud ... 400
Gelobet seyst du, Jesu Christ ... 24 a k b
Gestiegen ist vom flimmels-thron
Giesu, sommo conforto
Gloria, laus et honor
Gloriosi Salvatoris ...
Gliick zu Kreuz von ganzem Iierzen
Gott der vatter won uns bey
Gott des Himmels und der Erden
NO.
28
... 344
... 69
... 381
336, 387
••• 343
316, 352, 366, 398
Gott fahret auf gen Himmel ... I t 5 A & B
Gott lebet noch ; Seele, was ... ... 325
Gott schuf Adam gerecht und weis 414 I [S|
Gott wills machen dasz die Sachen ... 12 A
Gottes Sohn ist kommen ... ... 3 12 A, 365
Gottlob, es geht nun mehr zum Ende ... 303c
Grates peiacto jam die ... ... ... 194
Grenoble Tune (Deus tuorum militum) ... 38
,, ,, (Ccelestis agni nuptias) ... 243
,, ,, (Sponsa Christi) ... ... 277
Grosser Gott, wir loben dich ... 348 A, 374
Grosser Prophete ... ... ... ... 315
Hac die surgens Dominus ... ... ... 160
Hartford Tune ... ... ... ... 34
Harum laudum prseconia .. 233 ; 233 A [S]
Hast du denn, Liebster, dein Angesicht
369 ; 369 A [S]
Heer Jesus heeft een hof ken ... ... 430
Heilger Geist, du Troster mein ... ... 42
Helft mir Gotts Giite preisen ... ... 126
Herr Christ der einig Gotts Sohn
123 a & B, 419B
Herr Gott, dich loben alle wir
362.A & B, 414 d k H
Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend 196, 317
Herr Jesu, GYiaden-sonne ... ... ... 123 A
Herr, nun lass in Friede ... ... 312B, 365
Herr, wie du willst, so schick’s mit mir 305 A [S]
Herr, wie lange willst du noch ... ... 396
Herzlich lieb hab ich dich, O mein Herr 285
Herzlich thut mich erfreuen ... ... 262 B
Herzlich thut mich verlangen
75^ 390;
Herzliebster Jesu, was hast du
Heu ! quid jaces stabulo ...
Heut lebendig der heilig Christ ...
Heut triumphieret Gottes Sohn ...
Plic est verus dies Dei
Hierusalem, du hochgebaute Stadt
Hierusalem luminosa
Hilf Gott dass mirs gelinge
Ililft Gott wem soli ich klagen
Hostis Herodes impie
Hue ad jugum Calvaries ...
Hymnum canamus gloriae ...
3'
390 A [S]
68 A & B
... 32
... 94B
... 99
82
... 328
349, 37i
... 419A
... 123
... 36
62
... hi
Ich danck dir, lieber Herre
( 596 )
236c : 75c iSJ
INDEX OF THE HEADINGS OF THE SONGS AND THE NAMES OF THEIR TUNES
NO.
Ich fahr dahin (Aoschiedslied) . . ... 287
Ich gieng einmal spatzieren ... ...115A
Ich glaub’ an Gott in aller Not ... ... 3*8
Ich halte treuiich still ... ... ... 380
Ich heb’ mein’ Augen sehnlich auf ... 41
Ich hort ein frewlein (megdlein) klagen
123A & b, 419B
Ich ruff zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ ... ... 283
Ich steh’ an deiner Krippen hier ... ... 357 b
Ich var dohin (Abschiedslied) ... ... 287
Ich var zu dir, Maria rein ... ... 287
Ich verkiind euch newe mare ... ... 327 a
Ich will ein neues singen ... ... ... 163 B
Ich will in schwarz mich kleiden ... 75 A
Ich will mit ihm ... ... ... 58 A & B
’ Irjcrov yXvKVTare ... ... ... ... 343
’I rjcrovs 6 £o)o86tt]s ••• ... ••• ••• 1 1 3
Ihr Christen-menschen alle ... 84 a & b
Ihr Gestiin, ihr hohlen Liift’ ... ... 292
II faut que de tous mes esprits (Ps. cxxxviij)
379A & B
II me souffit de touts mes maulx
281 a & B, 360, 420c
Im Himmel, im Himniel ist Freude so viel
43 I A & B
Immense cceli Conditor .. ... ... 166
In alien meinen Thaten ... 19T, i9ia[S]
In crucis pendens arbore (stipite) 70A, B & C
In dich hab’ ich gehoffet, Herr ... 70 a & c
In dieser Abend-stunde [erheb ich] ... 269
In dir ist Freude ... ... ... ... 334
In domo Patris ... ... ... 236 A, B & C
In hoc anni circulo ... ... ... 26
In noctis umbra desides ... ... ... II
In Pescod time ... ... ... ... 294 A
In schwarz wil ich mich kleiden ... ... 75 A
Insignis est figura ... ... ... .. 403
Instantis adventum Dei ... ... ... 14
Interni festi gaudia ... 232; 232A[S]
Isbruck, ich musz dich lassen 191 ; 191 A [S]
Ist das der Leib, Herr Jesu Christ ... 100
Iste confessor ... ... ... ... 226
J’aime mon Dieu (Ps. cxvi) 199 A & B, 397 A & B
Jam bone pastor ... ... ... ... 256
Jam Christus astra ascenderat ... ... 1 1 9
Jam desinant suspiria ... ... 27 a & B
Jam lucis orto sydere 175 A, B & c, 205, 286
Jam moesta quiesce querela ... ... 284
Jam pulsa cedunt nubila ... ... 96 A k B
Jauchzet all’ mit Macht ... ... ... 384
Jesu Christe, fili Patris ... ... ... 345
Jesu, corona virginum ... ... ... 229
Jesu, decus angelicum ... ... ... 336
Jesu, der du meiner Seele ... ... ... 340 a
Jesu, du, du bist mein Leben ... 117, 350
Jesu, dulcis amor meus
Jesu, dulcis memoria
Jesu dulcissime
Jesu, geh’ voran
Jesu, Jesu, du bist mein ...
Jesu, Jesu, du mein Iiirt ...
Jesu, Kreuz, Leiden und Pein
Jesu, Leiden, Pein und Tod
Jesu, mese delicke ...
Jesu, meine Freude
Jesu, meines Herzens Freud’
Jesu, meines Lebens Leben
Jesu, mi dulcissime
Jesu, nostra redemptio
Jesu, nun sei gepreiset
Jesu quadragenarite
Jesu, Redemptor omnium
Jesu, Salvator soeculi
[ esu, tibi sit gloria ...
Jesu, wie siisz wer dein gedenkt ...
Jesus Christus nostra salus
Jesus Christus unser Heiland [Der]
Jesus ist der schonste Nam’
Jesus lebt, mit ihm auch ich
Jesus, meine Zuversicht
Jesus ruft dir, O Sunder mein
Jesus, unser Trost und Leben
Johannes sahe durch Gesicht
Jordanis oras prsevia
Jucundare jugiter ...
NO.
. 76
264 ; 264 a [S]
3IOA & B
. 198
. 338
1 12, 237, 333
... 335A&B
56D [SJ
. 342
341 A & B
... 337 A & B
34OA & B
. 335
. . ... 1 84
280A & B
.. ... 46
. 227
. 183
4T4 1 [S]
264 a [S]
... 141
... 141
348 A & B
... IO3
103, 348 B
6l
9
... 241
10
... 413
KaS' €Ku<JTrjv lpiepav
K arr/Xdes ev rots KarcoraTois
Keine Schonheit hat die Welt
Kont ich von hertzen singen
Komm, lass uns geh’n, mein Herz
Kommt her, ihr Creaturen all’
... 316
l6l A & B
2 3L 319, 351
...4I9A
397 A & b
146
Kommt her zu mir, spricht Gottes Sohn... 400
Kompther,jr liebste Schwesterlein (Abend-
reihen mit Kranzsingen) 294c [S] ; 331 A
Lsetabundus ... ... ... ... 23
Las ! en ta fureur aigue ... 201 A & B, 207 A
Laszt uns erfreuen hertzlich sehr ... ... 96 B
Lauda, anima mea (Ps. cxlvi) ... ... 307
Lauda, mater ecclesia ... ... ... 259
Laudate Dominum, [in sanctis] (Ps. cl) 308 a & B
,, ,, Tomnes gentes] (Ps.
cxvij ) ... . 303A, b & c
Laus devota mente ... ... ... ... 238
Laus tibi, Christe, qui pateris ... ... 367
L’Eternel est regnant ... ... 301 a & b
Le monde en vain, par ses biens ... ... 382
Les dix commandemens ... 83 A & B, 293
Leue le cceur, ouure l’aureille 83 A & B, 293
Liebe, die du mich zum Bilde ... ... 352
( 597
V
/
SONGS OF SYON
NO.
Liebes Herz, bedenke doch ... ... 254
Liebster Gott, wann werd’ ich sterben ... 125c
Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier ... 151A, B & c
Liebster Schafer, mein Verlangen ... 398
Lied vom Grafen uud der Konigs tocnter 419 A
Lied von der Schlacht vor Pavia (1525) 420A k B
Lincoln Tune ... ... ... 65 D & E [SJ
Lindenschmidlied Tune ... ... ... 400
Lob sei Gott, der den Friihling schafft ... 404
Lob sey Gott im hochsten Thron... ... 89
Lob und Dank sei dir gesungen ... ... 200
Lobe den Herren, den machtigen 369 ; 369 a [SJ
Lobe den Herren, O meine Seele ... 307
Lobet den Herren aller Herren ... ... 30 7
Lobet Gott, unsern Herren ... 390 B [S]
Lobt Gott, ihr Christen alle gleich
294c [S] ; 331 A
L’Omnipotept a mon Seigneur (Ps. cx) 406c & I)
London Tune ... ... ... ... 378
Louez Dieu tout hautement
Lucis Creator optime
Lustra sex qui jam peracta
Lux ecce surgit aurea
Mache dich, mein Geist, bereit
Machs mitmir, Gott, nachdeinerGiit 60, 85, 409
Macht hoch die Thiir
Mag ich ungliick nit widerstan
Magn?e Deus potentiae
Maria gieng gesch wind
Maria gieng hinaus...
Maria ist geboren ... .
Mars praecurrit in planetis
Martyr Dei qui unicum
Martyrs’ Tune
Me receptet Syon ilia
Meya xai 7 rapado^ov dav/xa
MeydAa teal davfxaara
Mein frewd mocht sich wol meren
116
164
55B
171
372
6
... 241
... 172
... 245
• •• 257
... 29 A
••• 345
... 222
64A & B
••• 353
29 A, B & C
... 417
123, 419
Mein G’miit ist mir verwirret 75 B, 390 ; 390 A [SJ
Mein Konig, schreib mir dein Gesetz ... 216
Mein Seel, O Gott muss loben dich 233 a [S]
Meine Armuth macht mich schreyen ... 207 b
Meine Liebe lebet noch ... ... ... 342
Merton Tune ... ... ... 37, 248
Mirum si laeteris ... ... ... ... 405
Mit Fried’ und Freud ... ... 412A & B
Mit Gott dahin ! so fahr ich gern ... 287
Mit Lust so wil ich singen ... ... 4 19 a
Mon Dieu, preste moy l’aureille (Ps. lxxxvi)
Monk’s Tunes
Morgenglanz der Ewigkeit
Morgenstern der finstern Nacht
Morley’s Tune
Miide bin ich, geh’ zur Ruh’
3^3 '
197 B,
39,
k B
320
2O4
354
<87
193
Nacht und still ists...
Ne vueilles pas, O Sire
Nicht so traurig, nicht so sehr
Niemand ist zu jeder Frist
Nobis sancti Spiritus
Nocte surgentes
Nos respectu graciae
NO.
195, 291
I44A & B
. 239
... 355 A & B
I24
... I57A
15 (Part II),
k B
105
353
169
148
122
356, 418
25,
’76,
Now, O now, I needs must part
Nox et tenebrae et nubila ...
Nu wol Gott das unser Gesang ..
Nun bitten wir den heiligen Geist
Nun danket alle Gott
Nun freut euch, lieben Christen g’mein
13, 373 A & b
Nun komm der Heiden Heiland
Nun laszt uns all mit Innigkeit ...
Nun laszt uns Gott dem Herren ...
Nun lob, mein Seel, den Herren
Nun preiset alle Gottes Barmherzigkeit ... 428
Nun ruhen alle Walder ... 191 ; 19 1 A [SJ
Nun schlaf, mein liebes Kindelein (Wie-
7 5 7 A [SJ
159, 232
... 84c
302, 347, 407
genlied) ... ...
. 331 B
Nun segne, Plerr, uns allzumal
. 149
Nun seht und merket, lieben Leut 401 e [SJ
Nun sich der Tag geendet hat
i88a [SJ
Nunc sancte nobis Spiritus
. 176
Nunc suis tandem ...
. 254
O amor quam extaticus
362A & B
O Christe, Morgensterne ...
. 269
O Christliche Herzen
. 282
O Dieu, donne-moy deliurance
83 A & B, 293
0 digna crux sublimis
. 84C
0 du allersiisste Freude ...
... I25A, B & C
O du armer Judas ...
. 367
0 du Liebe meiner Liebe ...
364 A & B
0 esca viatorum
I44A & B
0 filii et filiae
IOI A & B
0 gesegnetes Regieren
. 344
O gleubig Hertz, gebenedey
. 296
0 gloriosa femina ...
. 211
O Haupt voll Blut und Wunden
75A&B
, 39O, 39O A [SJ
O hoch-heiliges Creutze ...
. 84 D
0 hoch und heilges Creutze
. 84 D
0 Jesu, meine Freude
. 347
0 Jesulein zart
. 427
0 Lamm Gottes, unschuldig
. 42
O lux beata Trinitas
. 1 $3
0 Mensch, bewein dein Siinde
grosz
33 A & B, 275
0 Mensch, sieh wie hie auf Erdreich ... 52
0 mentes perfidas ...
. 218B
O Nazar ene, lux Bethlehem
. 53
O nostre Dieu et Seigneur amiable (Ps. viij)
203A k B
( 598 )
INDEX OF THE HEADINGS OF THE SONGS AND THE NAMES OF THEIR TUNES
O Pater sancte
O quam glorifica ...
O quanta qua lia
O rex coelorum Domine
O salutaris hostia ...
O scholares, voce pares
O Seigneur, que de gens (Ps. iij)
O soeten Jesus, Godt en mensch
O sola magnarum urbium ...
O (TTeyd£ (ov ev vdacn
O Tag der Pein und Plage
O Traurigkeit, O Ilcrzeleid
NO.
... ISO
... 266
... 155
... 414B
... 135^
... 1 2 B
389 A & B
... 4lOB
. 37
... 420 A, B & C
75A & B ; 75c [S]
1 93 A & B
. 28s
Prose de l’asne Tune
HpcxTKvvovfxev Ylarepa
Psallat fidelis concio
Psallat scholarum concio
NO.
... 368
4 1 9 A, B & C
... 108
... 19
O Welt, ich musz dich lassen 191
; 19* a [S]
O Welt, sieh bier dein Leben 191
; 191A |Sj
Old Forty-fourth
401 C & D
Old French Melody
26
Old French Noel (Chartres)
... 88
Old Hundredth ... 362 A & B ;
414D & H
Old Hundred and forty-eighth
394 A & b
Old Hundred and thirty- seventh ...
... 40 1 A
Old Seventy-seventh
... I32
Old Spanish Melody
65
Old Twenty- fifth ...
27A & B
"Ov crTpuTial ovpavcov 8u£d£ovcnv
••• 313
Optatus votis omnium
14, no
Or laisses, Createur
18s A & B
Or petit bien dire Israel (Ps. cxxiv)
370A & B, 382
Or soit loue l’Eternel (Ps. cl)
308A & b
Or sus, seruiteurs du Seigneur (Ps. cxxxiv)
362 A & B,
414 D & H
Orientis partibus (Prose de I’asne)
... 368
' OpOptau/pev opdpov ftaOeos
'O rav TiduiVTcn dpuvoi
'... 87
... 282
Ov OeXco be vpds ayvoelv ...
281 A & B
Pange lingua gloriosi [corporis] ...
... I34A
Pange lingua gloriosi [prcelium] ...
55 A & B
Parvulus nobis nascitur
... 31
Ylacr^a to Tepnvov ...
... 91
l'atris sapiencia
56A & B
Paule doctor egregie
••• 243
Pavier-ton ...
42O A & B
Petite Cam usette Tune
395 a & b
<l>ajs ikapov ... ... ... 185
A & B, l86
«Fc ocrTr/pes rps ni'Xov ... ...
... 268
Plasmator hominis Deus ...
••• 173*
Plausu chorus ketabundo ...
... 221
lloipei'es dypavXovvres
... 31
Post facta celsa Conditor ...
154
Potsdam Tune
• •• 47
Preise, Jerusalem ...
155
Primo dierum omnium
... 156
ripecrf^f, ovpave, Kal XaXrjacv
326 A & B
Quae Stella sole pulchrior ... ... ... 38
Quam dilecta tabernacula (Ps. Ixxxiv) ... 298
Qua ndo noctis medium ... ... ... 158
Quern terra, pontus, cethera ... ... 210
Quern vidistis, pastores ... ... ... 422
Qui au conseil des malins n’a este (Ps. 1)
Quicunque certum quseritis
330 A & B
65 ; 65 A, B, c,
D & E [S]
Quid sacram virgo ...
... 228
Quisquis valet numerare ...
• •• 235
Rector potens, verax Deus
... 177
Redhead Tune
... 147
Regina clemencise ...
... 124
Rendez a Dieu louange et gloire ...
359 a & b
Rerum, Deus, tenax vigor...
... 178
Reueillez vous, belle dormeuse Tune
... 186
Ringe recht, wenn Gottes Gnade
16
S
Seevo dolorum turbine
... 66
Sag, was hilft alle Welt
•• 399
... 180
Salvator mundi Domine ...
Salvator mundi, sal va nos ...
••• 363
Salve, cordis gaudium
337 a & b
Salve, festa d es
... 1 14
Salve, flos et decor Ecclesioe
••• 339
Salve, 0 sanctissime
••• 253
Salvete, Christi vulnera
64 A & B
Salvete, flores Martyrum ...
... 242
Sanct Maria won uns bey ...
343
Sanctorum mentis ...
224A & B
Schmid von der Linden Tune
. . . 400
Schmiicke dich, O liebe Seele 4, 145
1 45 a [S]
Schwing dich auf zu deinem Gott
... 56c
Seele, du musst munter werden ...
207 A & B
Seelenbrautigam Tune
... 198
Sei Lob und Ehr’ deni hochsten Gut
373 A & B
Seid frolich in dem Herren
... 84 A
Seigneur, ie n'ay point (Ps. cxxxi)
63 A & B
Sensus quis horror percutit
7
Sermone blando Angelus ...
... 79
Si quis valet numerare
••• 235
Si vis vere gloriari ...
••• 57
Sie ist mir lieb, die werde Magd ...
. . . 408
So treiben wir den Winter aus
232 A [S]
So weiss ich eins, das mich erfreut
• •• 373
Solemne nos jejunii
... 51
Soli mein Herz die W ahrheit sagen
67
Sollt es gleich bisweilen scheinen...
1 7 > 215
Sollt ich meinem Gott nicht singen
... 385
30
( 599 )
SONGS OF SYON
Somno refectis artubus
NO.
... 165
Song I (Orlando Gibbons) ...
... I97A
Song XXII ( ,, ,, ) •••
... 114
Song of SS. Ambrose' and Austin
377 a & b
Song of Symeon
185 A & B
Song of the Three Children
... 309
Southwell Tune
52A & B
Sponsa Christi, quae per orbem ...
... 277
St. Albinus’ Tune ...
IO4
St. Bridget’s Tune (St. Bride’s) ...
51, 66
St. Cross Tune
... 73
St. Hierome’s Tune
... 194
St. Magnus’ Tune ...
... 205
Stabat mater dolorosa
... 71
Steil und dornig ist der Pfad
... 374
2repe(oadv pe, Xpitrre
... 90
Straf mich nicht in deinem Zorn ...
... 372
Sum in aliena provincia
... 414c
Super flumina (Ps. cxxxvij)
... 306
Supernae matris gaudia
... 234
Supreme rector coelitum ...
I 28 A & B
Surrexit Christus hodie ... 93
, 94 A. B & C
Susanna, wiltu mit Tune ...
... 270
Tagelied (Es fiel ein killer tawe) ...
... 262 B
Tagelied (Er ist der Morgensterne)
... 269
Tageweis (von der Konigstochter und dem
j ungen Grafen)
... 419A
Tandem fluctus, tandem luctus ...
1 2 A & B
Tantum ergo Sacramentum
... I34B
Te Deum laudamus
377 a & b
Te lucis ante terminum
... 179
Telluris ingens Conditor ...
... 168
Tem plum hoc pacificus
... 274
Tensis ligno brachiis 56 A, B & C ; 56 D [S]
Tes iugemens, Dieu veritable (Ps. lxxij)
39 S A & »
Thranet, ihr Augen
... 321
Thys endere nygth ...
... 188
Tibi, Christe, splendor Patris
... 322
’tls naer reden en behoorte
... 425
To peya pvcrTi]piov ...
... 136
Tore (TTijaeraL iv Tvapprjcr 'ia
••• 3i5
Too BucrtXet kui AeanoTi] ...
... 240
T&v cipapTtwv pov rrjv nXrjdvv ... ... 47
Tu>v lepoov d6\o(\)6poiV ... ... 23OA & B
Ties Magi de gen tibus ... ... 213,318
Treuer Heiland, wir sind hier ... ... 157
Tptfpeyyrjs povds deap^iKrj ... ... 1 32
Triumph ! triumph ! Es kommt mit Pracht 97
Tye (Christopher) Tune ... ... ...401B
Uns ist ein Kindlein heut’ geborn
Uns kompt ein Schiff gefahren
Uns’re Aus-saat seegne Gott
190
1 1
10
Urbs beata Hierusalem
• • »
NO.
... 271
Urbs Syon inclita ...
327 A & B
Ut queant laxis
...
... 252
Valet will ich dir geben ...
262 A ;
390 D [S]
Vanitatum vanitas ...
• • •
... 23O A
Vater der Barmhertzigkeit
• • •
••• 343
Vater unser im Himmelreich
48 A & B, 289
Veni, jam vcni, benignissime
... 123
A, B & C
Veni, Redemptor gentium
• • •
... 18
Veni, sancte Spiritus
• • •
53, 121
Veni, veni, Emmanuel
• • •
8
Verbum bonum et stiave ...
• • •
... 212
Verbum Patris hodie
• • •
... 158
Verbum supernum prodiens, [A] ...
... 2
Verbum supernum prodiens, [Nec]
... I35A
Vexilla regis prodeunt
• • •
... 54
Victimae pascbali ...
• . •
... 81
Virgineis titulis
• . •
... 249
Virgo, Dei genitrix
. r.
... 249
Voller Wunder, voller Kunst
• • •
... 298
Vom Himmel hoch da kom ich her
... 414G
Vom Himmel kompt, 0 Engel
kompt
... 424
Von Gott will ich nicht lassen
• • •
... 1 15 A
Vos ante Christi tempora ...
. . .
... 41
Vouloir m est pris de mettre en escriture
(Ps. cij ...
274, 358 A & B
Vox clara ecce intonat
. . .
3
Wach auf ! ... ... ... ... ... 149
Wach auf, mein Elerz, und singe
84c. 143, 206, 251
Wachet auf ! tuft uns die Stimme 5 ; 5 A [S]
Warum betrtibst du dich, mein Herz 41 1 A & B
Warum sollt ich mich denn gramen ... 32
Was bist du doch, O Seele, so betriibet ... 324
Was Gott thut das ist wohlgethan ... 361
Was mein Gott will, das g’scheh allzeit
281 A & B, 360, 420c
Was wdlln wir aber haben an (Pavierlied)
420 A & E
Wenn ich einmal soil scheiden 75 A & b, 390
Wenn ich einst von jenem Schlummer ... 391
Wer Gott vertraut hat wohl gebaut ... 393
Wer nur den lieben Gott ... ... 303 a & b
Wer sind die vor Gottes Throne ... ... 278
Werde munter, mein Gemiithe ... 200, 391
Wie schon bist du, mein Leben ... 330 A & B
Wie schon leuchtet der Morgenstern 329A & B
Wie sehr betrlibst ist mir mein Hertz ... 332
Wie steht ihr alle hie ... ... ... 399
Wie wird uns sein begehren ... ... 359
Will niemand singen (Abendreihen) ... 399
Wir Christen-leut ... ... ... ... 30
Wir wollen alle singen ... 1S7A
( GOO )
INDEX OF THE HEADINGS OF THE SONGS AND THE NAMES OF THEIR TUNES
NO.
Wo Gott der Herr nicht bei uns halt
299; 299 a [S]
Wohlauf, thut nicht verzagm ... ... 327 b
Wohlauf, wohlauf zum letzten Gang ... 287
WolaufF, ihr Christen, freuet euch ... ioib
Wollt ihr den Herren finden ... 395 A & b
Wollt ihr wissen, was mein Preis ... 386
NO.
York Tune ... ... ... 65A, B & c [S]
Zeuch ein zu deinen Thoren
Z o(f)epas TpiKVfJ.las •••
Zu Gott wollen wir uns kehren ...
Zur Freud sind wir geladen
126
321
95
TWO LINES
(10. 10.), Iambic [‘ Heroic Metre ’J
( 1 1 . 1 1 . ), Amphibrachic ...
(Irrtgularl, [‘Elegiac Metre’] ...
THREE LINES
(8. 8. 4 ), Iambic...
(8. 8. 8.)' „ .
(8.8. 6.), Iambic-trochaic
(8.8.8.), Trochaic
(10. 14.8.), Irregular
FOUR LINES [Iambic]
(6.6. 8.6.), [‘Short Metre’] — 14, 27, 47, 51,
52, 66, 1 10, 194
(6. 8.8. 6.) . 270
(7 6. 7.6.) ... ... . ... 11, 29, 187, 327
(7.7. 7.7.), [Riming in Couplets] — 84, 143, 206
(7. 7. 7.7.), [With alternate rimes] 182, 251
(8.7. 8.7.) ... •" ... ... 58, 128, 150
(8.6. 8.6.), [‘Ballad Metre,’ or ‘Common Mea¬
sure’]— 50, 64, 65, 132, 188, 205, 294,
33 G 401
(8.8.8. 4.) . . . . 101
(8.8. 8.8.), [‘ Long Metre,’ riming in Couplets] —
1, 2, 18, 20, 21, 35, 36, 38, 41, 43, 45,
46, 54, 59, 74, 76-80, 82, 91, 96, 97,
99, 100, 109, hi, 1 19, 120, 129, 13 1, 148,
152-154, 156, 159, 160, 164-181, 183,
184, I90, 196, 2IO; 21 1, 219, 220, 222,
223, 225, 227, 229, 232, 233, 24 2, 243,
26l, 264, 276, 286, 362, 414
NO.
(8. 8.8.8.), [‘Long Metre,’ with alternate rimes]
63,
73, 135,
259, 263, 317
(8. 1 1. 8
►.ii.)
... ... ...
...
30
(9.8. 9.
8.) ...
... ... ...
83,
293
(10. 10.
10. 10.)
... ... ...
3io,
382
(10. 11.
11. 10.)
199,
397
(11.10.
1 1. 10.)
... ... ...
161,
406
(ii.ii.
10.4.)
274,
358
(il.TI.
10. 10.)
... ... ...
• • •
203
(II.II.
n.5.).
[‘ Sapphic Metre ]
-68,
130,
157, 189, 226, 228, 252, 273
(1 1. 1 1.9. 10. ), [‘ Alcaic ’] . 428
(12.12. 12.12.), [‘Alexandrine’] — 218,256,380
(13.13. 12.12.) . 356, 4i8
FOUR LINES [Trochaic]
(6.6. 6.6.), [Riming in Couplets] 209. 260
(6 6. 6. 6.) ... ... ... ... 266
(6.6. 7.7.), [With Alleluyas] .. ... 92
(7-7- 7-7-), [Riming in Couplets]— 7, 15, 34, 93,
105, 116, 195, 213, 231, 291, 318, 319,
35G 368, 375
(7. 7. 7. 7.), [With alternate rimes] ... 72
(7-8. 7-8.) . 10, 104
(8.7. 8.7.) 12, 16, 37, 248, 277, 336, 387, 425
(8.8. 7.7.) . 17,215
(8.8. 8.8.) . 4, 141
(1r.11. 11. 11.) 137
(9. 9. 9. 9.), [Irregular, Amphibrachic] 284
(I2.II. 12. II.) ,, ,, ... 282
(12.12. 12.12.) ,, . „ ... 392
(10. 10. 10. 10.), [Dactylic] ... 155, 268, 321
(13.13. 13.13.), [Anapaestic] . 250
METRICAL INDEX
NO.
I 14
431
69, 249
94
52, 101
208
. 279
247
(
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)
SONGS OF SYON
FIVE LINES [Iambic]
(7.6. 7.6. 6.) .
NO.
426
(8.6. 8.6.6.) .
269
(8.7. 8.8. 4.) ... ' ...
• ••
24
(8.8. 6. 8.8.) .
...
411
(8.8. 7. 8.7.) .
...
70
(8.8. 8.4.8.) .
287
(8.8. 8.8. 4.)
82, 91, 99
(8.8. 8.8. 5.) .
97
(8.8. 8.8. 6.) .
...
.. 286
(8.8. 8.8. 8.) .
...
99, 100
(9.9. 8.8. 9.) .
... .
416
(10. 10. 10. 10. 10.)
...
•• 370
(n.ii. 4.4. 11.) .
...
.. 324
FIVE LINES
[Trochaic]
(7-7- 3-3- 7b .
... .
•• 354
(7-7- 7*7* 5-) .
... •
.. 368
(7-7- 7-7-7-) .
... .
.. 158
(7-7- 7-7- 7.) .
... .
- 386
(7.8. 7.8. 4.) .
...
10, 104
(8.7. 8.7. 9.) .
...
422
(8.8. 6.6. 3.) .
...
311
(8. 8.8.8. 6.) .
« • •
95
U _ #
(4.4.7. 7.6.), (Iambic-trochaic] ...
193
(8. 13. 8. 8. 8.), [Irregular
...
.. 424
(9.9. 11. 11. 6.) ,,
122
(14.14. 4.7. 8.), [Dactylic]
...
.. 369
SIX LINES
(4.4. 6. 4.4. 6.) .
[Iambic]
188, 205
(4.4. 7. 4.4. 7.) .
. . .
128, 150
(4.4. 1 1. 4.4. 11.)
• • .
30
(6.6. 6 6. 6.6.)
• • •
245) 257
(6.6. 6. 6. 6.6.)
...
290
(6. 6. 6.6. 10.10.) .
• • .
•• 399
(6.6. 7. 6.6. 7.) .
• • •
185, 389
.. 258
(6. 7.7. 6. 8.8.) .
• • .
(7.6. 7.6. 6.6. )
. • •
•• 363
(7 .6.76.7.7.) .
• • .
.. 288
(7.7.6. 7.7.6.) .
. . .
144
(7.7.6. 7.7.8.) .
... 191
(8.7. 8.7. 8.8.) .
60
, 85, 409
(8.8.6. 8.8.6.) .
216, 217
(8.8.7. 4-4.7-) .
70
(8.8.7. 8.8.7.) .
33> u8,
275, 400
(8.8. 8.8. 8.8.) .
8, 3b 48,
289, 410
(8.8.9. 8.8.9.) .
. . .
127
(9.8. 9.8. 8.8.) .
. • •
303
(9.10. 9.10. IO.IO.)
. . .
265
(10. IO. IO.IO. IO.IO.)
...
197
(10.10. II. I I. IO.IO.)
...
••• 330
(10. II. 10 I I. IO. II.)
\
304, 429
(
SIX LINES [Trochaic]
(4.4. 6. 8.8.8.)
NO.
402
(4.4. 7. 4.4. 7.)
... ... ... * ...
12
(5.5. 8.8. 5.5.)
... ... ... ...
198
(5.6.5. 5 5.6.)
... ... ... ...
202
(6. 6.6.6. 6 .6. )
... ... ... ...
312
(6.6. 6.6. 6.6.)
... ... ... ...
365
(6.6.7. 6.6.7.)
... ... ... ...
238
(7.6. 7.6. 7.6.)
... ... . . , ...
133
(7.7.6. 7.7.6.)
... ... ... •••
53
(7.7-7- 6. 7- 6.)
... ... ... ...
26
(7-7- 7- 7-7- 7-)
. 121, 244
(7.7.7. 7.7.7.)
... ... ... ...
42
(7.7. 7-7- 7-7.)
1 12, 147, 237, 239, 298, 320, 333
(7- 7-7-7- 7-7.)
... ... ... ...
292
(7. 7.7. 7. 7.7.)
... ... ... ...
355
(7.8. 7.8. 7.3.)
. 39> 2°4
(7.8. 7.8. 7.7.)
. 103, 348, 374
(7.8. 7.8. 8.8.)
... ... ... ...
151
(8.4.7. 8.4.7.)
201, 207, 207
(8.6. 7.7. 7.7.)
... ... ... ...
- 4i3
(8.7. 8.7. 7.7.)
1 1 7 j 278, 350, 352, 366, 398
(8.7. 8.7. 8.7.)
40, 55, 87, 90, 1 13, 134, 136,
235, 271, 272, 322, 349, 381
(8.7. 8.7. 8.8.)
... ... ... ...
316
(8.8.7. 8.8.7.)
67, 71, 106, 221
(8.8. 8.8. 8.8.)
... ... ... ...
37i
(S.8.8.8. 8.8.)
... ... ... ...
3
(5.6. 5.6. 9.10.)
, [Dactylic-iambic]
428
(6.6. 11. 6.6. 1 1.), [Amphibrachic]
282
(8.5. 8.4. 7.7.),
[Iambic-trochaic]
412
(10.5.4. 10.5.3.), [Dactylic] .
186
(II. IO. II. IO. II. II.) ,, .
3L5
(il.ii. ii.ij. 12.12.), [Dactylic-amphibrachic]
162
SEVEN LINES [Iambic]
(6. 6. 6.6. 6.6.8.), [Choriambic, or Asclepiadic]
224, 267
(7.6. 7.6. 6.7. 6.)... .. ... 214, 246
(7.6. 7.6. 7.7.6.) . 123, 419
(7. 7.7.7. 7.7. 9.) . 142
(8.7. 8.7'. 8.S.7.) 13, 107, 296, 299, 305, 357,
373. 404
(8.8.8. 6. 6. 8. 6.) .
52
(8.6. 8.6. 7.7. 8.), [Iambic-trochaic] ...
19
O U OO _ - U
(8.7. 8.7. 7.7. 7.)
(9.8. 9.8. 8.8.8.), [Dactylic-iambic]
61
307
SEVEN LINES [Trochaic]
(3. 7.8. 7.8. 9.3.) .
323
(7.4. 7.4. 7.4. 6.) .
337
(7.6. 7.6. 7.7.6.) .
57
(8.7. 8.7. 8.7.7.) .
22
(8.8. 7.7. 8.8. 8.) .
9
)
METRICAL INDEX
EIGHT LINES [Iambic]
NO.
<6.6.6.6. 4. 4.4. 4.) . 394
(6. 6. 6.6. 6.6. 6. 6.) ... ...218,256,380
(6. 6. 8. 6. 6.6. 8.6.), [‘Double Short Metre’] 27
(6.7. 6.7. 6.6. 6.6.)
(7.6. 7.6. 6.6. 6.6.)
(7.6. 7.6. 6.7. 6.7.)
(7.6. 7.6. 6. 7.7. 6.)
(7.6. 7.6. 7.6. 7.6.)
262, 327, 390
(8.6. 8.6. 8.6. 8.6.), [‘Double Com. Measure1']
132, 401
(8.6. 8.6. 8.6. 8.8. 6.6.) . 146
NO.
v-/
356, 41S
102
. 300
1 1 5, 126
75, 88, 163, 236, 240,
(8.7. 8.7. 4.4. 7.7.) . 361
(8.7. 8.7. 6.6. 8.8.) ... ... ... 192
(8.7. 8.7. 8.7. 8.7.) . 58,62
(8.7. 8.7. 8.8. 7.7.) . 295
(8.8. 8.8. 8.8. 6.6.) . 6
(8.8. 8.8. 8.8. 8.8.), [‘Double Long Measure']
149, 37s
(9.6. 9.6. 9.6. 9.6.) . 395
(9.8. 9.8. 9.8. 9.8.) . 359
(10.610.67.6.7.6.) ... ... ... 328
(14.14. 4.5.5. 3.4.7.), [Irregular] ... 430
EIGHT LINES [Trochaic]
(7-3-8. 7.3.8. 8.8.) . 396
(7.6. 7.6. 3.3. 6.6.) . 372
(7.6. 7.6. 7.6. 7.6.) 56, 89, 124, 230, 253, 335
(7.6. 7.6. 8.8. 7.7.) . 343
(7.7. 7.7. 7.7. 7.7.) . 25,353
(7.7. 7.7. 8. 7.7. 8.) ... . 308
(7.8. 7.8. 7. 8.8. 7.) ... ... ... 342
(7.8. 7.8. 8.7. 8.7.) ... ... ... 254
(7.8. 7.8. 8.8. 7.7.) . 338
(8. 3.3. 6. 8. 3.3. 6.) ... ... ... 32
(8.7. 8.7. 7.7. 8.8.) 125, 140, 200, 234, 314,
39i
(8.7. 8.7. 7.8. 7.8.) . 326
(8.7. 8.7. 8.7. 8.7.) . 344, 364
(8.7. 8.7. 8.8. 7.7.) ... ... ... 340
(8.8. 7.7. 8.8. 7.7.) . 383
(8. 8. 8. 7. 8. 8. 8. 7.) . ... 212
(8.8. 8.8. 8.8. 8.8.) . 4, 141, 145
(5-5- 5-5- 4-3- 4-5-)* [Amphibracliic] ... 427
(7-7- 3-3- 7- 3-3-4-). [Trochaic-iambic]
NINE LINES [lambic]
(6.6. 7.7. 6.6. 6.6. 6.) ...
(8.6. 8.6. 4.4. 4.4. 6.) ...
(8.7. 8.7. 8.7. 8.7. 7.) ...
(8.7. 8.7. 8.8. 8.4.8.) ...
3i3
3°i
332
86
309
( 603
(8.7. 8.7. 5.5.5. 6.7.), [Iambic-trochaic] 421
(8.7. 8.7. 8.7. 4. 6.7.) ,, 283
(4.4.7. 4.4.7. 5.5. 8.), [Iambic-dactylic] 388
NINE LINES [Trochaic]
(8.8.7. 8.8.7. 8.8.7.) ••• ••• ••• 49
TEN LINES [Iambic]
(7.6. 7.6. 7.7. 7.6. 7.6.)
(8.4. 8.5. 5.4. 8.5.5.40 •••
(8.7. 8.7. 4.4.7. 4.4.7.)
(8.7. 8.7. 8.8.7. 8.8.7.)
— - — — - • — —
(4.7. 8.7. 8.7. 8.8. 7.7.), [Iambic-trochaic] 325
(5-5- 5-5- io- 5-6. 5-6. 10.), [Irregular] 376
280
28
81, 360, 420
... 306
TEN LINES [Trochaic]
(7.6. 7.6. 7.7.6. 7.7.6.) . 417
(7.7. 7.7. 7.7. 4.4. 5.5.) ... 255,415
(8.7. 8.7. 8. 7.7. 8. 7.7.) . 385
(10.6.7. 10.6.7. 10.10.6.7.) ••• ••• 339
(6.6.5. 6.6.5. 3-4- 8.6.), [Trochaic- iambic] 341
(8.8.7. 8.8.7. 8. 8.8.7.) » ,, 345
ELEVEN LINES [Iambic]
(8.4.7. 8.4.7. 4.4. 4.4. 7.) ••• 241
ELEVEN LINES [Trochaic]
(6.5. 6.5. 6.5. 6.5. 7.6.7.) . 367
(8.7. 8.7. 8.7. 8.7. 5.5.8.), [Troch -iambic] 139
TWELVE LINES [Iambic]
(4.4.7. 4.4.7. 4.4.7. 4-4-7-)
(6.6.6. 6.6.6. 6.7.6. 6.6.6.)
(6.6.7. 6.6.7. 6.6.7. 6.6.7.)
(7.8. 7.8. 7.6. 7.6. 7.6. 7.6.)
(8.7. 8.7. 4.4. 4.4. 7.8. 7.6.)
(8.8.7. 8.8.7. 8.8.7. 8.8.7.)
(8.8.7. 8.8.7. 2.2. 4.4. 4.8.), [Iambic- trochaic]
329
)
••• 393
... 423
... 389
302, 347, 407
... 408
33, 275, 400
• • •
SONGS OF SYON
TWELVE LINES [Trochaic]
NO.
(8.7. 8.7. 8.8. 7.7. 8.8. 8.8.) ... ... 384
(8.9.8. 8.9.8. 6.6. 4.4. 4.8.), [Troch-iambic] 5
(9.9.7- 9-9-7- 8.8. 8.8. 8.8.), „ „ 285
THIRTEEN LINES [Iambic]
(8.4.5. 8.4.5. 4.4.9. 4-4-4 -5-) . 379
FOURTEEN LINES [Iambic]
(8.8.4.11. 8.8.4.11. 8.7. 4.4. 4. 11.) ... 346
SIXTEEN LINES [Iambic]
(7. 8. 7. 8. 6. 7. 8. 7. 8. 6. 8.7. 8.7. 8.6.) ... 403
EIGHTEEN LINES
[Dactylic-trochaic]
NO.
(5-5-7- 5-5-7- 5-5- 5-5- 5-4- 5-5- 5-5- 5-4-) 334
NINETEEN LINES
[Trochaic-iambic]
(6.7. 6.4. 4. 6. 6. 7. 6.4. 4. 6. 6.6.6. 6.4.4. 6.) 4°5
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Quahay CAN DO BETTER, SAY FURTH ON GODDIS NAME.
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With ony wyciit, groundit on charite.
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And to ilk cunnand wicht la to mine ere ;
Bot laith me war, but uther offence or cryme,
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GAWIN DOUGLAS.
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