For Michaelmas, September 29
Sancte Michael Archangele, defende nos in proelio — Gregorian Plainchant (Greatest Solemnity)
O Jesu! Life-Spring Of The Soul – Fr. Edward Caswall & Paris Gradual (Solemn)
Thee, O Christ, the Father’s Splendor – (St. Michael the Warrior Primate) (Festive, Triumphant)
Tibi, Christe, splendor Patris — Gregorian Plainchant (Hypodorian/Minor mode II, Festive)
Eia Mater Domini, Quae pacem reddidisti, Angelis et homini, cum Christum genuisti;
Tuem exora filium, ut se nobis propitium, Exhibeat, et deleat peccata, Praestans auxilium;
Vita frui beta, Post hoc exsilium. – Philip, Chancellor of Paris, c 1160–1236
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| Sancte Michael Archangele, defende nos in proelio; contra nequitiam et insidias diaboli esto praesidium. Imperet illi Deus, supplices deprecamur: tuque, Princeps militiae caelestis, Satanam aliosque spiritus malignos, qui ad perditionem animarum pervagantur in mundo, divina virtute, in infernum detrude. Amen. |
Blessed Michael, archangel, defend us in the hour of conflict. Be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil (may God restrain him, we humbly pray): and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God thrust Satan down to hell and with him those other wicked spirits who wander through the world for the ruin of souls. Amen. |
St. Michael, the Archangel Defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly host by the power of God, cast into hell satan and all the evil spirits who prowl throughout the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen. |
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| Tibi Christe Splendor Patris, Rabanus Maurus (c. 776-856) Archbishop of Mainz Translated by Fr. Edward Caswall, C.O., 1849 |
Solemnis Haec Festivitas Paris Gradual, 1689 |
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| 1. O Jesu! life-spring of the soul! The Father’s Pow’r, and Glory bright! Thee with the Angels we extol; From Thee they draw their life and light. |
2. Thy thousand thousand hosts are spread, Embattled o’er the azure sky; But Michael bears thy standard dread, And lifts the mighty Cross on high. |
| 3. He in that Sign the rebel powers Did with their Dragon Prince expel; And hurl’d them from the Heaven’s high towers, Down like a thunderbolt to hell. |
4. Grant us with Michael still, O Lord, Against the Prince of Pride to fight; So may a crown be our reward, Before the Lamb’s pure throne of light |
| 5. Now to the Father, and the Son, Who rose from death, all glory be; With Thee, O holy Comforter, Henceforth through all eternity. |
[Within the Octave of the Ascension.] 6. Glory to Jesus, who returns In pomp triumphant to the sky, With Thee, O Father, and with Thee, O Holy Ghost, eternally. Amen. |
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| Tibi Christe Splendor Patris, Rabanus Maurus (c. 776-856) Archbishop of Mainz |
Anonymous |
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| 1. Thee, O Christ, the Father’s splendor, Life and virtue of the heart, In the presence of the angels Sing we now with tuneful art, Meetly in alternate chorus, Bearing our responsive part. Meetly in alternate chorus, Bearing our responsive part. |
2. Thus we praise with veneration All the armies of the sky; Chiefly him, the warrior primate, Of celestial chivalry, Michael, who in princely virtue Cast Abaddon from on high. Michael, who in princely virtue Cast Abaddon from on high. |
| 3. By whose watchful care repelling, King of everlasting grace! Every ghostly adversary, All things evil, all things base, Grant us of Thine only goodness, In Thy paradise a place. Grant us of Thine only goodness, In Thy paradise a place. |
4. Laud and honor to the Father, Laud and honor to the Son, Laud and honor to the Spirit, Ever Three, and ever One, Consubstantial*, co-eternal, While unending ages run. Consubstantial, co-eternal, While unending ages run. *(One in Being.The Three Divine Persons are in One Another [#41].) Amen. |
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| 1. Tibi, Christe, splendor Patris, Vita, virtus cordium, In conspectu Angelórum Votis, voce psállimus: Alternantes concrepando Melos damus vócibus. |
1. Thee, O Christ, the Father’s splendor, Life and virtue of the heart, In the presence of the angels Sing we now with tuneful art, Meetly in alternate chorus, Bearing our responsive part. |
| 2. Collaudámus venerantes Omnes caeli mílites, Sed praecípue Primátem Caelestis exércitus: Michaélem, in virtúte Conterentem zábulum. |
2. Thus we praise with veneration All the armies of the sky; Chiefly him, the warrior primate, Of celestial chivalry, Michael, who in princely virtue Cast Abaddon from on high. |
| 3. Quo custóde procul pelle, Rex Christe piíssime, Omne nefas inimíci: Mundo corde et córpore, Paradíso redde tuo Nos sola clementia. |
3. By whose watchful care repelling, King of everlasting grace, Every ghostly adversary, All things evil, all things base, Grant us of Thine only goodness, In Thy paradise a place. |
| 4. Gloriam Patri melódis Personémus vócibus, Gloriam Christo canámus, Gloriam Paráclito, Qui trinus et unus Deus Exstat ante sáecula. Amen. |
4. Laud and honor to the Father, Laud and honor to the Son, Laud and honor to the Spirit, Ever Three, and ever One, Consubstantial, co-eternal, While unending ages run. Amen. |
Hymns to The Guardian Angel
http://www.sing-prayer.org/p/411
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http://www.sing-prayer.org/p/201