ENGLISH HYMNS (continued 2)

No. 88 THE BLESSED VIRGIN O Most holy one O Sanctissima Translated by Rev. J. M. Raker Sicilian Melody Arr. by N. A. M. Slowly, with devotion 1. O most holy one, O most lowly one, Dearest Virgin Maria! Mother of fair Love, Home of the Spirit Dove Ora, ora pro nobis. 2. Help us in sadness drear, Port of gladness near, Virgin Mother Maria! In pity heading, Hear our pleading, Ora, ora pro nobis. 3. Call we fearfully, Sadly, tearfully, Save us now, O Maria! Let us not languish, Heal thou our anguish, Ora, ora pro nobis. 4. Mother, Maiden fair, Look with loving care, Hear our pray'r, O Maria! Our sorrow feeling, Send us thy healing, Ora, ora pro nobis. Page 137

No. 89 THE BLESSED VIRGIN Mother of Christ Nicola A. Montani Not too slow (alla breve) 1. Mother of Christ, Mother of Christ, What shall I ask of thee? I do not sigh for the wealth of earth, For joys that fade and flee; But, Mother of Christ, Mother of Christ, This do I long to see, The bliss untold which thine arms enfold, The treasure upon thy knee. 2. Mother of Christ, Mother of Christ, What shall I do for thee? I love thy Son with my whole strength My only King shall he be. Yes, Mother of Christ, Mother of Christ, This I do ask of thee, Of all that are dear or cherished here, None shall be dear as He. 3. Mother of Christ, Mother of Christ, I toss on a stormy sea, O lift thy child as beacon high To the port where I fain would be, Then, Mother of Christ, Mother of Christ, This do I ask of thee, When the voyage is o'er, O stand on the shore And show Him at last to me. Page 138

No. 90 THE BLESSED VIRGIN Raise your voices, vales and mountains Causa nostra laetitiae St. Alphonsus Liguori Translated by Rev. E. Vaughan William Schultes (1815-1879) Arr. by N. A. M. Joyfully (alla breve) 1. Raise your voices, vales and mountains, Flow'ry meadows, streams and fountains, Praise, O praise the loveliest Maiden The Creator ever made. 2. Murm'ring brooks your tribute bringing, Little birds with joyful singing, Come with mirthful praises laden To your Queen be homage paid. 3. Like a sun with splendor glowing Gleams thy heart with love o'erflowing, Like the moon in starry heaven Shines thy peerless purity. 4. Like the rose and lily blooming, Sweetly heav'n and earth perfuming Stainless, spotless thou appearest: Queenly beauty graces thee. Page 139

No. 91 THE BLESSED VIRGIN O Mother! most afflicted Our Mother of Sorrows Anonymous Traditional Melody (1638) Lento 1. O Mother! Most afflicted, Standing beneath that tree, Where Jesus hangs rejected On the hill of Calvary! Refrain O Mary! sweetest Mother, We love to pity thee; O! for the sake of Jesus Let us thy children be. 2. Thy heart is well-nigh breaking, Thy Jesus thus to see, Derided, wounded, dying, In greatest agony. 3. His livid Form is bleeding, His Soul with sorrow wrung, Whilst thou, afflicted Mother, Shar'st the torments of thy Son. 4. O Mary! Queen of Martyrs, The sword had pierced thy heart, Obtain for us of Jesus In thy grief to bear apart. 5. O dear and loving Mother! Entreat that we may be Near thee and thy dear Jesus Now and eternally Page 140 Page 141

No. 92 SAINTS, St. Joseph O blessed Saint Joseph The Patronage of St. Joseph Father Faber Melody from the Trier Gesangbuch (1872) Moderato 1. O blessed Saint Joseph, how great was thy worth, The one chosen shadow of God upon earth, The father of Jesus! Ah then, wilt thou be, Sweet spouse of our Lady! A father to me? 2. For thou to the pilgrim art father and guide, And Jesus and Mary felt safe by thy side; Ah, blessed Saint Joseph, how safe I should be, Sweet spouse of our Lady! If thou wert with me! 3. When the treasures of God where unsheltered on earth, Safe keeping was found them both in thy worth; O father of Jesus, be father to me, Sweet spouse of our Lady! And I will love thee. Page 142

No. 93 SAINTS, St. Joseph Great Saint Joseph! Son of David Du aus David's Translated by Bishop Casartelli from a Slovak Hymnal Arr. by N. A. M. Con Spirito 1. Great Saint Joseph! Son of David, Foster father of our Lord, Spouse of Mary ever Virgin, Keeping o'er them watch and ward! In the stable thou didst guard them With a father's loving care; Thou by God's command didst save them From the cruel Herod's snare. 2. Three long days in grief and anguish With His Mother sweet and mild, Mary Virgin, didst thou wander Seeking the beloved Child. In the temple thou didst find Him: Oh! What joy then filled thy heart! In thy sorrows, in thy gladness Grant us, Joseph, to have a part. 3. Clasped in Jesus' arms and Mary's, When death gently came at last, Thy pure spirit sweetly sighing From its earthly dwelling passed. Dear Saint Joseph! By that passing May our death be like to thine; And with Jesus, Mary, Joseph, May our souls forever shine. Page 143 Page 144

No. 94 SAINTS, St. Joseph Joseph, pure Spouse of that Immortal Bride Te Joseph Celebrent Translated by Father Caswall M. Mattoni Devoto (alla breve) 1. Joseph, pure spouse of that immortal Bride; Who shines in ever-virgin glory bright, Thro' all the Christian climes the praise be sung, Thro' all the realms of light. 2. Thine arms embraced thy Maker newly born: With Him to Egypt's desert didst thou flee: Him in Jerusalem didst seek and find; O grief, O joy for thee. 3. Not until after death their blissful crown Other obtain, but unto thee was giv'n, In thine own lifetime to enjoy thy God As do the blest in Heav'n. 4. Grant us great Trinity, for Joseph's sake Unto the starry mansions to attain; There, with glad tongues, thy praise to celebrate In one eternal strain. Page 145

No. 95 SAINTS, St. Joseph Hail! Holy Joseph, Hail! Father Faber From the Catholic Songbook (St. Gall 1863) Con Spirito 1. Hail, holy Joseph, hail! Chaste spouse of Mary hail! Pure as the lily flow'r In Eden's peaceful vale. Hail, holy Joseph, hail! Prince of the house of God! May His best graces be By thy sweet hands bestowed. 2. Hail, holy Joseph, hail! Comrade of Angels, hail! Cheer thou the hearts that faint, And guide the steps that fail. Hail, holy Joseph, hail! God's choice wert thou alone! To thee the Word made flesh, Was subject as a Son. 3. Hail, holy Joseph, hail! Teach us our flesh to tame, And, Mary, keep the hearts That love thy husband's name. Mother of Jesus! bless, And bless, ye saints on high, All meek and simple souls That to Saint Joseph cry. Page 146

No. 96 SAINTS, St. Patrick Hail, glorious Saint Patrick (No. 1) Sister Agnes From a Slovak Hymnal Arr. by N. A. M. Maestoso 1. Hail, glorious Saint Patrick! dear Saint of our isle, On us thy poor children bestow a sweet smile; And now thou art high in the mansions above, On Erin's green valleys look down in love. 2. Hail, glorious Saint Patrick! Thy words were once strong Against Satan's wiles and a heretic throng; Not less is thy might where in Heaven thou art; Oh, come to our aid, in our battle take part! 3. In the war against sin, in the fight for faith, Dear Saint, may thy children resist to the death; May their strength be in meekness, in penance, and pray'r, Their banner the Cross, which they glory to bear. 4. Thy people, now exiles on many a shore, Shall love and revere thee till time be no more; And the fire thou hast kindled shall ever burn bright, Its warmth undiminished, undying its light. 5. Ever bless and defend the sweet land of our birth, Where the shamrock still blooms as when thou wert on earth, And our hearts shall yet burn, wheresoever we roam, For God and Saint Patrick and our native home. Page 147 Page 148

No. 97 SAINTS, St. Patrick Hail, glorious Saint Patrick (No.2) Sister Agnes Ancient Irish Melody Arr. by N. A. M. Maestoso 1. Hail, glorious Saint Patrick! dear Saint of our isle, On us thy poor children bestow a sweet smile; And now thou art high in the mansions above, On Erin's green valleys look down in love. 2. Hail, glorious Saint Patrick! Thy words were once strong Against Satan's wiles and a heretic throng; Not less is thy might where in Heaven thou art; Oh, come to our aid, in our battle take part! 3. In the war against sin, in the fight for faith, Dear Saint, may thy children resist to the death; May their strength be in meekness, in penance, and pray'r, Their banner the Cross, which they glory to bear. 4. Thy people, now exiles on many a shore, Shall love and revere thee till time be no more; And the fire thou hast kindled shall ever burn bright, Its warmth undiminished, undying its light. 5. Ever bless and defend the sweet land of our birth, Where the shamrock still blooms as when thou wert on earth, And our hearts shall yet burn, wheresoever we roam, For God and Saint Patrick and our native home. Page 149 Page 150

No. 98 SAINTS, St. Peter Seek ye a Patron to defend? Si vis Patronum quaerere Translated by Father Caswall Nicola A. Montani 1. Seek ye a patron to defend Your cause? then, one and all, Without delay upon the Prince Of the Apostles call. Refrain Blest holder of the heav'nly Keys! Thy pray'rs we all implore; Unlock to us the sacred bars Of Heav'n's eternal door. 2. By penitential tears thou didst The path of life regain: Teach us with thee to weep our sins And wash away their stain. 3. The Angel touch'd thee and forthwith Thy chains from off thee fell Oh loose us from the subtle coils That link us close with Hell. 4. Firm Rock wheron the Church is based Pillar that cannot bend With strength endue us; and the Faith From heresy defend. Page 151 Page 152

No. 99 SAINTS, St. Paul Lead us, great teacher Paul Translated from the Latin From a Slovak Hymnal Slowly 1. Lead us, great teacher Paul, in wisdom's ways, And lift our hearts with thine to heav'n's high throne, Till faith beholds the clear meridian blaze, And in the soul reigns charity alone. 2. Praise, blessing, majesty, thro' endless days, Be to the Trinity immortal giv'n, Who in pure unity profoundly sways, Eternally all things in earth and Heav'n. Page 153

No. 100 SAINTS, St. Anthony of Padua If great wonders thou desirest (Si quaeris) Translated by Father Aylward, O. P. Melody from a Slovak Hymnal Andante moderato 1. If great wonders thou desirest, Hopeful to Saint Anthony pray; Error, Satan, wants the direst, Death and pest his will obey, And the sick, who beg his pity, From their couches haste away. 2. Young and old are ever singing, Praises to Saint Anthony bringing; Stormy ocean calms its passion, Bonds and fetters break in twain, Treasures lost and limbs disabled, These his pow'r restores again. 3. Padua has been the witness Of these deeds six hundred years; Dangers flee and need must perish, Grief and sorrow disappear, Filling all the world with wonder, While the demons quake with fear. 4. Glory be to God the Father And to His coequal Son, To the Holy Ghost resplendent; One in Three--Three in One; Praise we Father, Son and Spirit While eternal ages run. Page 154 Page 155

No. 101 SAINTS, St. John Baptist De La Salle Glorious Patron Sr. Mercedes J. Lewis Browne 1. Glorious Patron! Low before Thee Kneel Thy sons, with hearts aflame! And out voices blend in music, Singing praises to thy name. Saint John Baptist! Glorious Patron! Saint La Salle we sound thy fame. 2. Loyal to our Queen and Mother, At her feet didst vow thy heart, Earth, and all its joys, forsaking, Thou didst choose the better part. Saint La Salle, our glorious Father, Pierce our souls with love's one dart. 3. Model of the Christian teacher! Patron of the Christian youth! Lead us all to heights of glory, As we strive in earnest ruth. Saint La Salle! Oh, guard and guide use, As we spread afar the Truth! 4. In this life of sin and sorrow, Saint La Salle, oh, guide our way, In the hour of dark temptation, Father! Be our spirit's stay! Take our hand and lead us homeward, Saint La Salle, to Heav'ns bright day! Copyright MCMXIII by The Gilbert Music Co. By Permission Page 156 Page 157

No. 102 SAINTS, St, Francis of Assisi Blessed Francis, holy Father Patron of Franciscan Tertiaries From the Fransciscan Manual From a Slovak Hymnal Arr by N. A. M. Con Anima 1. Blessed Francis, holy father, Now our hearts to thee we raise, As we gather 'round thine altar, Pouring forth our hymns of praise. Bless thy children, holy Francis, Who thy mighty help implore, For in heaven thou remainest, Still the father of the poor. 2. By thy love so deep and burning, For thy Saviour crucified; By the tokens which He gave thee On thy hands and feet and side: Bless thy children, holy Francis, With those wounded hands of thine, From thy glorious throne in heaven Where resplendently they shine. 3. Humble follower of Jesus. Likened to Him in thy birth, In thy way thro' life despising, For His sake the goods of earth: Make us love the priceless virtue By our hidden God esteemed, Make it valued, holy Francis, By the souls of the redeemed. 4. Teach us also, dear Saint Francis, How to mourn for ev'ry sin; May we walk in thy dear footsteps Till the crown of life we win. Bless thy children, holy Francis, With those wounded hands of thine, From thy glorious throne in heaven, Where resplendently they shine. Page 158 Page 159

No. 103 SAINTS, St. John the Evangelist Saint of the Sacred Heart Father Faber Nicola A. Montani Andante 1. Saint of the Sacred Heart, Sweet teacher of the Word; Partner of Mary's woes And fav'rite of thy Lord! Thou to whom grace was giv'n To stand where Peter fell, Whose heart could brook the Cross Of Him it loved so well! 2. We know not all thy gifts; But this Christ bids us see, That He Who so loved all Found more to love in thee. When the last evening came, Thy head was on His Breast, Pillowed on earth where now In heav'n the Saints find rest. 3. Dear Saint I stand far off With vilest sins oppressed; Oh may I dare, like thee, To lean upon His Brest? His touch could heal the sick, His voice could raise the dead! Oh that my soul might be Where He allows thy head. 4. The gifts He gave to thee He gave thee to impart; And I, too, claim with thee His Mother and His Heart. Ah teach me, then, dear Saint! The secrets Christ taught thee, The beatings of His Heart, And how it beat for me. Page 160 Page 161

No. 104 SAINTS, St. Jeanne d' Arc The Maid of France, with visioned eyes Rt. Rev. Msgr. H. T. Henry (Written expressly for the St. Gregory Hymnal, all rights reserved) Ancient French Melody A traditional Catholic melody (Provencal Noel) known as "Marche dei Rei" words of which are attributed to King Rene. The Noel, over two centuries old, was utilized by Bizet in his incidental music to "L' Arlessierne." Arr. by N. A. M. 1. The Maid of France, with visioned eyes, Saw messengers from Paradise And Voices bore a hidden word That only by her ear was heard. Refrain O blessed Maid, the chant we raise That tells the meaning of thy praise: Thou teachest us the lesson grand Of love for God and Fatherland. 2. The Visions and the Voices spoke A wondrous message: "Break the yoke That burdens France, and crown your King, Sweet Herald of his triumphing!" 3. The Maid believed the great command, And fought for God and native land: A model she shall ever lamp To guide her feet in court or camp. 4. O who shall dare her glory paint? She lived a hero, dies a Saint: A model she shall ever stand Of love for God and Fatherland. Page 162 Page 163

No. 105 SAINTS, St. Cecilia Let the deep organ swell the lay Rev. C. Pise Nicola. A. Montani Marcato 1. Let the deep organ swell the lay, In honor of this festive day; Let the harmonious choirs proclaim Cecilia's ever blessed name. Rome gave the virgin martyr birth, Whose holy name hath filled the earth; And from the early dawn of youth, She fixed her heart on God and truth. 2. Then from the world's bewild'ring strife, In peace she spent her holy life, Teaching the organ to combine With voice, to praise the Lamb divine, Cecilia, with a two-fold crown Adorned in Heav'n, we pray look down Upon thy fervent votaries here And harken to their humble pray'r. Page 164 Page 165

No. 106 SAINTS, St. Agnes Sweet Agnes, Holy Child Anonymous Melody from a Slovak Hymnal Arr. by N. A. M. Andante religioso 1. Sweet Agnes, holy child, All purity, Oh, may we undefiled, Be pure as thee: Ready our blood to shed Forth as the martyrs led. The path of pain to tread, And die like thee. 2. O gentle patroness Of holy youth, Ask God all those to bless Who love the truth: Oh, guide us on our way Unto th'eternal day, With hearts all pure and gay, Dear Saint, like thine. 3. Look down and hear our pray'r From realms above, Show us thy tender care, Thy guiding love: Oh, keep us in thy sight, Till in th'unclouded light Of Heav'n's pure vision bright We dwell with thee. Page 166

No. 107 SAINTS, St. Ursula Afar upon a foreign shore Ancient Breton Melody Arr. by N. A. M Andante religioso 1. Afar upon a foreign shore A martyr's crown thy love did win, Thy life, thy death to Jesus giv'n, With Him to reign forevermore Refrain Hail Blessed Saint, hail Ursula! Obtain for us, we pray, That love may make us martyrs too, And in our hearts hold sway. 2. O happy Saint! Upon whose way God's special love a glory cast, Thy sorrows o'er thy tempest past, Thou sharest His eternal day. 3. To God the Father with the Son, And Holy Spirit, Three in One, Be glory while the ages flow, From all above and all below. Page 167 Page 168

No. 108 SAINTS, St. Vincent de Paul O blessed Father sent by God Father Faber Nicola A. Montani Moderato 1. O blessed Father! Sent by God His mercy to dispense, Thy hand is out o'er all the earth, Like God's own providence. There is no grief nor care of men, Thou dost not own for thine, No broken heart thou dost not fill With mercy's oil and wine. 2. Thy miracles are works of love, Thy greatest is to make Room in a day for toils that weeks In other men would take. All cries of suff'ring thro' the earth Upon thy mercy call, As tho' thou wert, like God himself, A Father unto all. 3. Dear Saint not in the wilderness Thy fragrant virtues bloom, But in the city's crowded haunts, The alley's cheerless gloom. When hunger hid itself to die, Where guilt in darkness dwelt, Thy pleasant sunshine can by stealth Thy hand and heart were felt. 4. For charity anointed thee O'er want and woe and pain; And she hath crowned thee emperor Of all her wide domain. Vincent! Like Mother Mary, thou Art no one's patron saint; Eyes to the blind, health to the sick, And life to those who faint. Page 169 Page 170

No. 109 SAINTS, Feasts of Virgins Dear Crown of all the Virgin-choir Jesu, corona Virginum For Unison, or Two-Part Chorus of Equal Voices Translated by Father Caswall P. Piel Moderato 1. Dear Crown of all the Virgin-choir That holy Mother's Virgin Son! Who is, alone of womankind, Mother and Virgin both in one. 2. Encircles by thy Virgin band, Amid the lilies Thou art found; For thy pure brides with lavish hand Scatt'ring immortal graces round. 3. And still whatever Thou dost bend Thy lovely steps, O glorious King, Virgins upon Thy steps attend, And hymns to Thy glory sing. 4. Keep us, O Purity divine, From ev'ry least corruption free; Our ev'ry sense from sin refine, And purify our souls for Thee. 5. To God the Father, and the Son, All honor, glory, praise be giv'n; With Thee, coequal Paraclete! Forevermore in earth and Heav'n. Page 171

No. 110 SAINTS, Feasts of Apostles Now let the earth with joy resound Exsultet orbis gaudiis Translated by Father Caswall Lachmannov Spevnicek Arr. by N. A. M. Joyously and with animation (alla breve) 1. Now let the earth with joy resound; And Heav'n the chant re-echo round; Nor Heav'n nor earth too high can raise The great Apostles' glorious praise. 2. O ye who, throned in glory dread, Shall judge the living and the dead! Lights of the world forevermore! To you the suppliant pray'r we pour. 3. So when the world is at its end, And Christ to judgement shall descend, May we be called these joys to see Prepared from all eternity. 4. Praise to the Father, with the Son, And Holy Spirit, Three in One; As ever was in ages past, And so shall be while ages last. Page 172

No. 111 ANGELS Hark! hark! my soul The Pilgrims of the Night Father Faber Nicola A. Montani Moderato (alla breve) 1. Hark! Hark! My soul! Angelic songs are swelling O'er earth's green fields and ocean's wave-beat shore; How sweet the truth those blessed strains are telling Of that new life where sin shall be no more! Refrain Angels of Jesus! Angels of light! Singing to welcome The pilgrims of the night. 2. Darker than night life's shadows fall around us, And, like benighted men, we miss our mark; God hides Himself, and grace hath scarcely found us, Ere death finds out his victims in the dark. 3. Far, far away, like bells at evening pealing, The voice of Jesus sounds o'er land and sea; And laden souls, by thousands meekly stealing, Kind Shepherd! Turn their weary steps to Thee. 4. Angels! sing on, your faithful watches keeping, Sing us sweet fragments of the songs above; While we toil on, and soothe ourselves with weeping, Till life's long night shall break in endless love. Page 173 Page 174

No. 112 ANGELS Dear Angel! ever at my side The Guardian Angel Father Faber Nicola A. Montani Semplice 1. Dear angel! Ever at my side, How loving must thou be, To leave thy home in Heav'n To guide a sinful child like me. 2. Thy beautiful and shining face, I see not, tho' so near; The sweetness of thy soft low voice Too deaf am I to hear. 3. But when, dear Spirit, I kneel down, Both morn and nigh to pray'r, Something there is within my heart, Which tells me thou art there. 4. Oh! When I pray thou prayest too, Thy pray'r is all for me; But when I sleep, thou sleepest not, But watchest patiently. 5. Then, for thy sake, dear Angel! now More humble will I be: But I am weak, and when I fall, O weary not of me. 6. Then love me, love me, Angel dear! And I will love thee more; And help me when my soul is cast Upon th'eternal shore. Page 175

No. 113 THE HOLY SOULS Help, Lord, the Souls which Thou hast made The Faithful departed Cardinal Newman From a Slovak Hymnal Arr. by N. A. M. Andante 1. Help, Lord, the souls which Thou hast made, The souls to Thee so dear, In prison for the debt unpaid, Of sins committed here. 2. These holy souls, they suffer on Resigned in heart and will, Until The high behest is done, And justice has its fill. 3. For daily falls, for pardoned crime They joy to undergo The shadow of Thy Cross sublime, The remnant of Thy woe. 4. Oh, by their patience of delay, Their hope amid their pain, Their sacred zeal to burn away Disfigurement and stain. 5. Oh, by their fire of love, not less In keenness than in flame, Oh, by their very helplessness, Oh, by Thy own great Name. 6. Good Jesus, help! Sweet Jesus, aid The souls to Thee most dear, In prison for the debt unpaid Of sins committed here. Page 176

No. 114 THE HOLY SOULS Ye Souls of the Faithful O vos fideles animae Tr. by Father Caswall from an Italian Hymn Book Arr. by N. A. M. Moderato 1. Ye souls of the faithful, who sleep in the Lord, Who yet are shut out from your final reward: O! would I could lend you assistance to fly From prison below to your palace on high. 2. O Father of mercies, Thine anger withhold; These works of Thy Hand in Thy mercy behold: Too oft from Thy path they have wandered aside, But Thee, their Creator, they never denied. 3. O tender Redeemer, their misery see: Deliver the souls that were ransomed by Thee: Behold how they love Thee, despite of their pain: Restore them, restore them to favor again. 4. O Spirit of Grace, Thou Consoler divine, See how for Thy presence they longingly pine, To lift, to enliven their sadness, descend; And fill them with peace and with joy in the end. Page 177

No. 115 THE HOLY SOULS O turn to Jesus, Mother, turn Father Faber From a Slovak Hymnal Arr. by N. A. M. Lento 1. O turn to Jesus, Mother! Turn, And call Him by His tenderest names; Pray for Holy Souls that burn This hour amid the cleansing flames. 2. Ah! They have fought a gallant fight; In death's cold arms they persevered; And after life's uncherry night, The arbour of their rest is neared. 3. They are the children of thy tears; Then hasten, Mother, to their aid; In pity think each hour appears An age while glory is delayed. 4. O Mary, let thy Son no more His lingering Spouses thus expect: God's children to their God restore, And to the Spirit His elect. 5. Pray, then, as thou hast ever prayed; Angels and souls, all look to thee; God waits thy pray'rs, for He hath made Those pray'rs His law of charity. Page 178

No. 116 THE HOLY SOULS Unto him, for whom this day Recessional Rt. Rev. Msgr. H. T. Henry, Litt. D. Nicola A. Montani Andante religioso (non troppo lento) 1. Unto him, for whom, this day; Juste judex ultionis We in love and pity pray; Donum fac remissionis Refrain Pie Jesu Domine, Dona ei requiem. 2. When at Judgement he shall stand, Rex tremendae majestatis, Grant him what Thy love hath planned, Qui salvandos salvas gratis. 3. He hath fought the gallant fight Inter oves locum praesta, Lead Him on to Heaven's light Statuens in parte dextra. Page 179

No. 117 THE HOLY SOULS Out of the depths De Profundis S. Webbe With devotion 1. Out of the depths to Thee, O Lord, I cry, Lord! Gracious turn Thine ear to suppliant sigh; If sins of men Thou scann'st, who may stand That searching eye of Thine, and chast'ning hand? 2. Oh, bear our pray'rs and sighs, Redeemer blest, And grant Thy holy souls eternal rest And let perpetual light upon them shine; For tho' not spotless, still these souls are Thine. 3. To be appeased in wrath, dear Lord, is Thine; Thou mercy with Thy justice canst combine; Thy blood our countless stains can wash away: This is Thy, law our hope and steadfast stay. 4. This God Himself shall come from Heav'n above, The Christ! The God of mercy and of love! He comes, He comes! The God Incarnate He! And by His glorious death makes all men free! Page 180

No. 118 HEAVEN Jerusalem the Golden Urbs Sion aurea Bernard of Cluny J. Grabowski Translated by J. M. Neale Arr. by N. A. M. Con Moto 1. Jerusalem the Golden, With milk and honey blest, Beneath thy contemplation Sink heart and voice opprest; I know not--Oh, I know not What joys await us there; What radiancy of glory, What bliss beyond compare. 2. They stand, those Halls of Sion, All jubilant with song, And bright with many an Angel, And all the Martyr throng; The Prince is ever in them, His light is always seen; The pastures of the blessed Are decked in glorious sheen. 3. There is the throne of David, And bliss without alloy; The shout of them that triumph, The song of festal joy; And they, who with their Leader Have conquered in the fight, For ever and for ever Are clad in robes of white. 4. O sweet and blessed country, The home of God's elect! O sweet and blessed country That eager hearts expect! Jesu, in mercy bring us To that dear land of rest; Who art, with God the Father, And Spirit, ever blest. Page 181 Page 182

No. 119 HEAVEN Jerusalem, my happy home L. Anderson, S. J. From an Italian Hymnal Modrato (alla breve) 1. Jerusalem, my happy home, When shall I come to thee? When shall my sorrows have and end? Thy joys when shall I see? 2. O happy harbor of the Saints, O sweet and pleasant soil: In thee no sorrow may be found. No grief, no care, no toil. 3. There lust and lucre cannot dwell, There envy bears not sway, There is no hunger, heat or cold But pleasure ev'ry way. 4. Jerusalem, Jerusalem, God grant I once may see Thy endless joys, and of the same, Partaker, aye to be. Page 183

No. 120 HEAVEN O Paradise! O Paradise! Father Faber From a Slovak Hymnal Arr. by N. A. M. Moderato 1. O Paradise! O Paradise! Who doth not crave for rest? Who would not seek the happy land, Where they that loved are blest: Refrain Where loyal hearts and true, Stand ever in the light, All rapture thro' and thro' In God's most holy sight? 2. O Paradise! O Paradise! The world is growing old; Who would not be at rest and free Where love is never cold; 3. O Paradise! O Paradise! 'Tis weary waiting here; I long to be where Jesus is, To feel, to see Him near; 4. O Paradise! O Paradise! I want to sin no more; I want to be as pure on earth As on thy spotless shore; 5. O Paradise! O Paradise! I greatly long to see The special place my dearest Lord In love prepares for me; Page 184 Page 185

No. 121 THE CHURCH Faith of our Fathers Fideles ad mortem Father Faber Nicola. A. Montani Maestoso, ben marcato 1. Faith of our Fathers: living still In spite of dungeon, fire and sword; Oh, how our hearts beat high with joy Whene'er we hear that glorious word. Refrain Faith of our Fathers! Holy Faith! We will be true to thee till death. 2. Our Fathers, chained in prisons dark, Were still in heart and conscience free: How sweet would be their children's fate, If they, like them, could die for thee! 3. Faith of our Fathers! We will love Both friend and foe in all our strife: And preach thee too, as love knows how By kindly words and virtuous life: Page 186 Page 187

No. 122 THE CHURCH Long Live the Pope Hymn for the Pope Rt. Rev. Msgr. Hugh T. Henry, Litt. D. H. G. Ganss Maestoso 1. Long live the Pope! His praises sound again and yet again: His rule is over space and time; His throne the hearts of men: All hail! The Shepherd King of Rome, The theme of loving song: Let all the earth his glory sing, And heav'n the strain prolong. Let all the earth his glory sing, And heav'n the strain prolong. 2. Beleaguered by the foes of earth, Beset by hosts of hell, He guards the loyal flock of Christ, A watchful sentinel: And yet, amid the din and strife, The clash of mace and sword, He bears alone the shepherds staff, This champion of the Lord, He bears alone the shepherds staff, This champion of the Lord. 3. His signet is the Fisherman's; No sceptre does he bear; In meek and lowly majesty He rules from Peter's Chair: And yet from ev'ry tribe and tongue, From clime and zone, Three hundred million voices sing, The glory of his throne, Three hundred million voices sing, The glory of his throne, 4. Then raise the chant, with heart and voice, In church and school and home: "Long live the Shepherd of the Flock! Long live the Pope of Rome!" Almighty Father, bless his work, Protect him in his ways, Receive his pray'rs, fulfil his hopes and grant him "length of days," Receive his pray'rs, fulfil his hopes and grant him "length of days." Page 188 Page 189

No. 123 THE CHURCH Blest is the Faith Father Faber Nicola A. Montani Maestoso 1. Blest is the Faith, divine and strong Of thanks and praise and endless fountain, Whose life is one perpetual song, High up the Saviour's holy mountain. Refrain Oh, Sion's songs are sweet to sing, With melodies of gladness laden; Hark! how the harps of angels ring, Hail! Son of Man! Hail Mother Maiden 2. Blest is the Hope that holds to God, In doubt and darkness still unshaken, And sings along the heav'nly road, Sweetest when most it seem forsaken. 3. Blest is the Love that cannot love Aught that earth gives of best and brightest; Whose raptures thrill like saints' above, Most when its earthly gifts are lightest. Page 190 Page 191

No. 124 FOR CHILDREN Hear Thy Children, gentle Jesus Father Stanfield M. Haydn Arr. by N. A. M. Animato 1. Hear Thy children, gentle Jesus, While we breath our daily prayer, Save us from all harm and danger, Take us 'neath Thy shelt'ring care. Save us from the wiles of Satan, 'Mid the lone and sleepful night, Sweetly may bright Guardian Angels Keep us 'neath their watchful sight. 2. Gentle Jesus, look in pity, From Thy great white throne above; All the night Thy Heart is wakeful, In Thy Sacrament of love. Shades of even fast are falling, Day is fading into gloom, When the shades of death fall 'round us, Lead Thine exiled children home. Page 192 Page 193

No. 125 FOR CHILDREN Little King, so fair and sweet School Hymn S.N.D. From a Slovak Hymnal Arr. by N. A. M. Unison 1. Little King, so fair and sweet, See us gathered at Thy feet: Be Thou Monarch of our school, It shall prosper 'neath Thy rule. We will be Thy subjects true, Brave to suffer, brave to do; All our hearts to Thee we bring, Take them, keep them, little King. 2. Raise Thy little hand to bless All our childhood's happiness; Bless our sorrow and our pain, That each cross may be our gain. Be Thine own sweet childhood, Lord, Sanctify each though and word, Set Thy seal on ev'ry thing Which we do, O little King. 3. Be our Teacher when we learn, All the hard to easy turn; Be our Playmate when we play, So we shall indeed be gay. Keep us happy, keep us pure, While our childhood shall endure, All its days to Thee we bring, Bless them guard them, little King. 4. And when holidays have come, Call Thy children to Thy home, In that gentle voice of Thine, Which we know, sweet Child divine. At the gate, oh, meet us thus, As we loved Thee--Child like us; Stretch Thine hands in welcoming To Thine own, O little King. Page 194 Page 195

No. 126 FOR CHILDREN The Infant Jesus When Blossoms flowered 'mid the snows A Christmas Carol For Unison Chorus (Gesu Bambino) Frederick H. Martens Pietro A. Yon Copyright 1917 by J. Fischer & Bro. By permission of J. Fischer & Bro. Owners of Copyright British Copyright Secured Andante mosso 1. When blossoms flowered 'mid the snows Upon a winter night, Was born the Child, the Christmas Rose, The King of Love and Light. The angels sang, the shepherds sang The grateful earth rejoiced; And at His blessed birth the stars Their exultation voiced. Refrain O come let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord. 2. Again the heart with rapture glows To greet the holy night, That gave the world its Christmas Rose, Its King of Love and Light. Let ev'ry voice acclaim His name, The grateful chorus swell. From paradise to earth He came That we with Him might dwell. Page 196 Page 197

No. 127 FOR CHILDREN The Infant Jesus Dear little One! how sweet Thou art Christmas For additional Children's Hymn see No. 87 Father Faber Nicola A. Montani Andante 1. Dear little One! How sweet Thou art, Thine eyes, how bright they shine; So bright, they almost seem to speak When Mary's look meets Thine! 2. How faint and feeble is Thy cry, Like plaint of harmless dove, When Thou dost murmur in Thy Sleep Of sorrow and of love. 3. When Mary bids Thee sleep Thou sleep'st, Thou wakest when she calls; Thou art content upon her lap, Or in the rugged stalls. 4. Saint Joseph takes Thee in his arms, And smoothes Thy little cheek, Thou lookest up in to his face So helpless and so meek. 5. Yes! Thou art what Thou seem'st to be, A thing of smiles ands tears; Yet Thou art God, and Heav'n and earth Adore Thee with their fears. Page 198

No. 128 HOLY COMMUNION Acts of Faith, Hope and Contrition Great God, whatever through Thy Church From a Slovak Hymnal Maestoso 1. Faith Great God, whatever thro' Thy Church Thou teachest to be true, I firmly do believe it all, And will confess it, too. Thou never canst deceived be, Thou never canst deceive, For Thou art truth itself, and Thou Dost tell me to believe. 2. Hope My God, I firmly hope in Thee, For Thou art great and good; Thou gavest us Thine only Son To die upon the Rood. I hope thro' Him for grace to live As Thy commandments teach, And thro' Thy mercy, when I die The joys of Heav'n to reach. 3. Love With all my heart and soul and strength, I love Thee, O my Lord, For Thou art perfect, and all things Were made by Thy blest Word. Like me to Thine own image made, My neighbor Thou didst make, And as I love myself, I love My neighbor for Thy sake. 4. Contrition Most Holy God, my very soul With grief sincere is mov'd, Because I have offended Thee, Whom I should e'er have lov'd. Forgive me, Father; I am now Resolved to sin no more, And by Thy holy grace to shun What made me sin before. Page 199 Page 200

No. 129 HOLY COMMUNION O Lord, I am not worthy Nicola A. Montani Lento con espressione 1. O Lord, I am not worthy That Thou shoud'st come to me; But speak the words of comfort, My spirit healed shall be. 2. And humbly I'll receive Thee, The Bridegroom of my soul, No more by sin to grieve Thee, Or fly Thy sweet control. 3. O Mighty Eternal Spirit Unworthy tho' I be Prepare me to receive Him And trust the Word to me. Page 201

No. 130 HOLY COMMUNION Jesus, Thou art coming Acts before Communion From a Slovak Hymnal Moderato 1. Jesus Thou art coming, Holy as Thou art Thou the God who made me, To my sinful heart. Jesus, I believe it On Thy only word; Kneeling I adore Thee As my King and Lord. 2. Who am I, my Jesus, That Thou com'st to me? I have sinned against Thee, Often, grievously; I am very sorry I have caused Thee pain; I will never, never, Wound Thy Heart again. 3. Trust Put Thy kind arms round me, Feeble as I am; Thou art my Good Shepherd, I, Thy little lamb; Since Thou comest, Jesus, Now to be my Guest, I can trust Thee always, Lord, for all the rest. 4. Love and Desire Dearest Lord, I love Thee, With my whole, whole heart, Not for what Thou givest, But for what Thou art. Come, oh, come, sweet Saviour! Come to me, and stay, For I want Thee, Jesus, More than I can say. 5. Offering and Petition Ah! What gift or present, Jesus, can I bring? I have nothing worthy Of my God and King; But Thou art my Shepherd, I, Thy little lamb; Take myself, dear Jesus, All I have and am. 6. Take my body, Jesus, Eyes, and ears, and tongue; Never let them, Jesus Help to do Thee wrong. Take my heart, and fill it Full of love for Thee; All I have I give Thee, Give Thyself to me. Page 202 Page 203

No. 131 HOLY COMMUNION Jesus, Jesus come to me Hymn before Communion For additional Communion Hymns see Nos. 49, 51, 54, and Hymns in honor of the Blessed Sacrament. See also "Acts," Nos. 128, 129, 130, 145, Tr. Sister Jeanne Marie Traditional Melody Slowly 1. Jesus, Jesus, come to me, All my longing is for Thee, Of all friends the best Thou art, Make of me Thy counterpart. 2. Jesus, I live for Thee, Jesus, I die for Thee, I belong to Thee, For-e're in life and death. Page 204

No. 132 CONFIRMATION My God, accept my heart this day M. Bridges Nicola. A. Montani Slowly with devotion 1. My God, accept my heart this day, And make it always Thine, That I from Thee no more may stray, No more from Thee decline. 2. Before the cross of Him who dies, Behold I prostrate fall; Let ev'ry sin be crucified, Let Christ be all in all. 3. Anoint me with Thy heav'nly grace, Adopt me for Thine own, That I may see Thy glorious face And worship at Thy throne. 4. May the dear blood, once shed for me, My best atonement prove; That I from first to last may be The purchase of Thy love! 5. Let ev'ry thought, and work, and word, To Thee be ever giv'n Then life shall be Thy service, Lord, And death the gate of heav'n! Page 205

No. 133 MISSIONS Jesus, my Lord! behold at length the time Act of Contrition Bishop Chadwick Traditional Melody Moderato 1. Jesus, my Lord! Behold at length the time When I resolve to turn away from crime. Oh pardon me, Jesus: Thy mercy I implore; I will never more offend Thee; 2. Since my poor soul Thy precious Blood has cost Suffer it not forever to be lost. Oh pardon me, Jesus: Thy mercy I implore; I will never more offend Thee; no, never more. 3. Kneeling in tears, behold me at Thy feet Like Magdalene, forgiveness I entreat. Oh pardon me, Jesus: Thy mercy I implore; I will never more offend Thee; Page 206

No. 134 MISSIONS God of mercy and compassion Rev. E. Vaughan Nicola A. Montani Moderato 1. God of mercy and compassion! Look with pity upon me; Father! Let me call Thee Father, 'Tis Thy child returns to Thee. Refrain Jesus, Lord, I ask for mercy; Let me not implore in vain; All my sins I now detest them, Never will I sin again. 2. By my sins I have abandoned Right and claim to Heav'n above, Where the Saints rejoice forever In a boundless sea of love. 3. See our Saviour, bleeding, dying, On the Cross of Calvary; To the Cross my sins have nailed Him, Yet He bleeds and dies for me. Page 207

No. 135 GENERAL Jesus, ever-loving Saviour Hymn for a Happy Death Franz Schubert Arr. by N. A. M. 1. Jesus, ever loving Saviour, Thou didst live and die for me, Living, I will live to love Thee, Dying, I will die for Thee, Jesus! Jesus! By Thy death and sorrow, Help me in my agony. 2. When the last dread hour approaching Fills my guilty soul with fear; All my sins rise up before me, All my virtues disappear. Jesus! Jesus! Turn not Thou in anger from me, Mary, Joseph, then be near. 3. Mary, thou canst not forsake me, Virgin mother undefiled; Thou didst not abandon Jesus Dying, tortued and reviled. Jesus! Jesus! Send Thy Mother to console me: Mary, help Thy guilty child! 4. Jesus, when the cruel anguish Dying on the shameful tree, All abandoned by Thy Father, Thuo didst writhe in agony. Jesus! Jesus! By these three long hours of sorrow Thou didst purchase hope for me. 5. Then, by all that Thou didst suffer, Grant me mercy in that day; Help me, Mary, my sweet Mother, Holy Joseph, near me stay. Jesus! Jesus! Let me die, my lips repeating, Jesus, mercy! Mary, pray! Page 208 Page 209

No. 136 GENERAL, The Holy Family Happy we who thus united Rev. E. Vaughan "Ave Virgo" 15th Century melody Arr. by N. A. M. Allegro moderato 1. Happy we, who thus united Join in cheerful melody; Praising Jesus, Mary, Joseph, In the "Holy Family." Jesus, Mary, Joseph, help us, That we ever true may be, To the promises that bind us To the "Holy Family." 2. Jesus, Whose almighty bidding All created things fulfill, Lives on earth in meek subjection To His earthly parents' will. Sweetest Infant, make us patient And obedient for Thy sake, Each us to be chaste and gentle, All our stormy passions break. 3. Mary! thou alone were chosen Virgin Mother of thy Lord: Thou didst guide the earthly footsteps Of the Great Incarnate Word. Dearest Mother! Make us humble; For thy Son will take His rest In the poor and lowly dwelling Of a humble sinner's breast. 4. Joseph! Thou wert called the father Of thy Maker and thy Lord; Thine it was to save thy Saviour From the cruel Herod's sword. Suffer us to call thee father; Show to us a father's love; Lead us safe thro' ev'ry danger Till we meet in heav'n above. Page 210 Page 211

No. 137 GENERAL, The Rosary, The Glorious Mysteries By the first bright Easter Day For the Joyful Mysteries see Hymn No. 86 C. M. Caddell From a Slovak Hymnal Arr. by N. A. M. Allegro moderato 1. The Resurrection By the first bright Easter day, When the stone was rolled away; By the glory round Thee shed At Thy rising from the dead. Refrain King of Glory, hear our cry; Make us soon Thy joy to see, Where enthroned in majesty Countless angels sing to Thee. 2. The Ascension By Thy parting blessing giv'n, As Thou didst ascend to Heav'n, By the cloud of living light That received Thee out of sight. 3. The Descent of the Holy Ghost By the rushing sound of might Coming down from heaven's height; By the cloven tongues of fire, Holy Ghost, our hearts inspire. 4. The Assumption of our Lady See the Virgin Mother rise, Angels bear her to the skies; Mount aloft, imperial Queen, Plead on high the cause of men! 5. The Coronation of our Lady Mary reigns upon the throne Preordained for her alone; Saints and angels round her sing, Mother of our God and King. Page 212 Page 213

No. 138 GENERAL, Evening Hymn Sweet Saviour! bless us ere we go Father Faber Nicola A. Montani Andante ma non troppo 1. Sweet Saviour! Bless us ere we go; Thy word into our minds instill; And make our lukewarm hearts to glow With lowly love and fervent will. Refrain Thro' life's long day and deaths dark night, O gentle Jesus! be our light; Jesus! be our light. 2. The day is done; its hours have run; And Thou hast taken count of all, The scanty triumphs grace hath won, The broken vow, and frequent fall. 3. Grant us, dear Lord! From evil ways True absolution and release; And bless us more than in past days With purity and inward peace. 4. For all we love, the poor, the sad, The sinful, unto Thee we call; Oh let Thy mercy make us glad; Thou art out Jesus and our All. Page 214 Page 215

No. 139 GENERAL, Evening Hymn As fades the glowing orb of day Jam sol recedit igneus Translated by T. J. Potter S. Webbe (1740-1816) Moderato 1. As fades the glowing orb of day, To Thee, great source of light, we pray; Blest Three in One, to ev'ry heart Thy beams of life and love impart. 2. At early dawn, at close of day, To Thee our vows we humbly pay; May we, 'mid joys that never end, With Thy bright saints in homage bend. Page 216

No. 140 GENERAL, Evening Hymn When day's shadows lengthen Mane nobiscum, quoniam ad vesperascit Dr. F. G. Lee Traditional Melody Arr. by N. A. M. Andante 1. When day's shadows lengthen, Jesus, be Thou near: Pardon, comfort, strengthen, Chase away my fear; Love and hope be deepen'd, Faith more strong and clear. 2. When the night grows darkest, And the stars are pale, When the foemen gather In death's misty vale, Be Thou Sword and Buckler, Be Thou Shield and Mail. 3. Come, Thou Food of angels, Source of ev'ry grace, In Thy Father's mansions Give me soon a place; That unveiled in splendor I may see Thy Face. 4. Then be near me, Jesus, Enemies shall flee: Hidden God and Saviour, Thou my comfort be: Food, and Priest, and Victim, Let me feed on Thee. 5. So shall no fears chill me On that unknown shore; For in death He conquered, And can die no more. His Hand guards and guides me To the heav'nly door. 6. Bless'ed warfare over, Endless rest alone; Tears no more, nor sorrow, Neither sigh nor moan, But a song of triumph Round about the throne. Page 217 Page 218

No. 141 GENERAL, The Praise of God Praise we our God with joy Processional Canon Oakeley Nicola A. Montani Allegro maestoso (with well-marked rhythm) 1. Praise we our God with joy And gladness never ending; Angels and Saints with us Their grateful voices blending. He is our Father dear, O'erfilled with Father's love; Mercies unsought, unknown He showers from above, 2. He is our Shepherd true, With watchful care unsleeping; On us, his erring sheep, An eye of pity keeping. He with a mighty arm The bonds of sin doth break, And to our burden'd hearths In words of peace doth speak. 3. Bleeding, we lay, but He With soothing bands hath bound us; Dark was our path, but He Hath poured His light around us; Graces in copious streams From that pure fountain come, Down to our heart of hearts, Where God hath set his home. 4. His Word our lantern is, His Peace our consolation; His sweetness all our rest, Himself our great Salvation! Then live we all to God, Rely on Him in faith, Be He our guide in life, Our joy, our hope, in death. Page 219 Page 220

No. 142 GENERAL Praise to the Holiest in the height Dream of Gerontius Processional Cardinal Newman Nicola A. Montani With spirit 1. Praise the Holiest in the height, And in the depth be praise; In all His words most wonderful, Most sure in all His ways! 2. O loving wisdom of our God! When all was sin and shame, A second Adam to the fight And to the rescue came. 3. O wisest love! That flesh and blood Which did in Adam fail, Should strive afresh against the foe; Should strive and should prevail; 4. And that a higher gift than grace Should flesh and blood refine, God's Presence and His very Self, And Essence all divine. 5. O gen'rous love! The He who smote In man for man the foe, The double agony in man For man should undergo; 6. And in the garden secretly, And on the Cross on High, Should teach His brethren and inspire To suffer and to die. Page 221 Page 222

No. 143 GENERAL Lord, for tomorrow and its needs ("Just for today") Sister M. Xavier Nicola A. Montani Slowly 1. Lord, for tomorrow and its needs I do not pray: Keep me, my God, from stain of sin, Just for today. Let me both diligently work, And duly pray: Let me be kind in word or deed, Just for today. 2. Let me be slow to do my will, Prompt to obey: Help me to mortify my flesh, Just for today. Let me no wrong or idle word Unthinkingly say; Set Thou a seal upon my lips, Just for today. 3. Let me in season, Lord, be grave, In season, gay; Let me be faithful to Thy Grace, Just for today. And if today my tide of life Should ebb away, Give me Thy Sacraments divine, Sweet Lord, today. 4. In purgatory's cleansing fires Brief be my stay; Oh, bid me, if today I die, Go home today. So, for tomorrow and its needs, I do not pray; But keep me, guide me, love me, Lord, just for today. Page 223

No. 144 GENERAL Why art thou sorrowful? The Remembrance of Mercy Father Faber S. M. Yenn Moderato 1. Why art thou sorrowful, servant of God? And what is this dulness that hangs o'er thee now? Sing the praises of Jesus, and sing them aloud, And the song shall dispel the dark cloud from thy brow. Sing the praises of Jesus, and sing them aloud, And the song shall dispel the dark cloud from thy brow. 2. Oh, is there a thought in the wide world so sweet, As that God has so cared for us, bad as we are, That He thinks for us, plans for us, stoops to entreat, And follows us, wander we ever so far? That He thinks for us, plans for us, stoops to entreat, And follows u, wander we ever so far? 3. Oh, then, when the spirit of darkness comes down With clouds of uncertainties into thy heart, One look to thy Saviour, one thought of thy crown, And the tempest is over, the shadows depart. One look to thy Saviour, one thought of thy crown, And the tempest is over, the shadows depart. 4. That God hath once whispered a word in thine ear, Or sent thee from Heaven one sorrow for sin, Is enough for a life both to banish all fear, And to turn into peace all the troubles within. Is enough for a life both to banish all fear, And to turn into peace all the troubles within. Page 224 Page 225

No. 145 GENERAL Acts of Faith, Hope and Charity For acts of Contrition etc. see Nos. 128, 133, and Hymns for Holy Communion Anon St. Patrick's Hymn Book Moderato (Recitativo libero) (A) ACT OF FAITH My God, I believe in Thee, And all Thy Church doth teach, Because Thou hast said it And Thy word is true. (B) ACT OF HOPE My God, I hope in Thee, For Grace and for glory, Because of Thy promises, Thy mercy, and Thy pow'r. (C) ACT OF CHARITY My God, because Thou art so good, I love Thee with all my heart, And for Thy sake. I love my neighbor as myself. Page 226 Page 227

No. 146 OUR MOTHER OF SORROWS Passiontide and B. V. M. What a Sea of Tears and Sorrows O quot undis lacrymarum Tr. by Rev. F. Campbell Ch. Gounod Arr. by N. A. M. Andante religioso 1. What a sea of tears and sorrows Did the soul of Mary toss To and fro upon its billows While she wept her bitter loss; In her arms her Jesus holding, Torn so newly from the Cross. 2. Oh, that mournful Virgin Mother, See her tears how fast they flow Down upon His mangled Body Wounded Side and thorny Brow; While His Hands and Feet she kisses, Picture of immortal woe. 3. Oft, and oft His Arms and Bosom, Fondly straining to her own; Oft, her pallid lips imprinting On each Wound of her dear Son: Till at last in swoons of anguish, Sense and consciousness are gone. 4. Gentle Mother, we beseech thee, By thy tears and troubles sore; By the death of thy dear Offspring, By the bloody Wounds He bore; Touch our hearts with that true sorrow Which affected thee of yore. Page 228 Page 229

No. 147 GENERAL The Divine Praises Organ sustains chords in recitations J. Lewis Browne Slowly Blessed be God! Blessed be His Holy Name! Blessed be Jesus Christ, true God and true Man! Blessed be the Name of Jesus; Blessed be His most Sacred Heart, Blessed Jesus in the most Holy Sacrament of the Altar! Blessed be the great Mother of God, Mary most holy! Blessed be her Holy and Immaculate Conception; Blessed be the Name of Mary, Virgin and Mother. Blessed be Saint Joseph her most chaste spouse. Blessed be God in His angels and in His Saints Page 230 Page 231

No. 148 GENERAL The Lord's Prayer Our Father, Who Art in Heaven Nicola A. Montani Andante religioso Our Father Who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy Name; Thy Kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth, as it is heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; And forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation; But deliver us from evil. Amen. Page 232

No. 149 GENERAL Hail. Mary, full of Grace The Angelical Salutation Nicola A. Montani Devoto (Slowly) Con espressione Hail Mary, full of grace; The Lord is with thee: Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, Pray for us sinners, now, And at the hour of our death. Amen. Page 233

No. 150 HOLY MATRIMONY Lord, Who at Cana's Wedding Feast A. Thrupp J. Lewis Browne Moderato 1. Lord, who at Cana's wedding feast Didst as a guest appear, Thou, dearer far than earthly guest, Vouchsafe Thy presence here; 2. For holy Thou indeed dost prove The marriage vow to be, Proclaiming it a type of love Between the Church and Thee. 3. The holiest vow that man can make, The golden thread of life, The bond that none may dare divide, That bindeth man to wife. 4. Which blest by Thee, whate'er betides, No evil shall destroy, Thro' careworn days each care divides, And doubles ev'ry joy. 5. On those who at Thine altar kneel, O Lord, Thy blessing pour, That each may wake the other's zeal To love Thee more and more: 6. Oh grant them here in peace to live, In purity and love, And, this world leaving, to receive A crown of life above. Amen. Copyright Gilbert Music Co. Chicago, Ill. By permission Page 234