Favorite Hymns

[StColette]

Panis Angelicus

Panis angelicus
Fit panis hominum;
Dat panis coelicus
Figuris terminum.
O, res mirabilis!
Manducat Dominum.
Pauper, pauper,
Servus et humilis.
Pauper, pauper,
Servus et humilis.

Te trina Deitas
unaque poscimus
Sic nos tu visita
sicut te colimus
Per tuas semitas
duc nos quo tendimus
Ad lucem
quam inhabitas.
Ad lucem
quam inhabitas.

English version

Heavenly bread
That becomes the bread for all mankind;
Bread from the angelic host
That is the end of all imaginings.
O, miraculous thing!
This Body of God will nourish
Even the poorest,
The most humble of servants.
Even the poorest,
The most humble of servants.

O God, one substance in Three Persons,
we beseech Thee,
come to visit us,
as we adore Thee:
guide us on Thy paths
whither we direct our course,
to the light
wherein Thou dost dwell.
to the light
wherein Thou dost dwell.

And...

O Sanctissima

O sanctissima, O piissima,
Dulcis Virgo Maria.
Mater amata, intemerata,
Ora, ora pro nobis

Tota pulchra es, O Maria
Et macula non est in te
Mater amata, intemerata,
Ora, ora pro nobis.

Sicut lilium inter spinas,
Sic Maria inter filias
Mater amata, intemerata,
Ora, ora pro nobis.

[IrishSalesian]

[quote name='StThomasMore' post='1320678' date='Jul 9 2007, 04:21 PM']I LOVE Pange Lingua

Pange lingua gloriosi
Corporis mysterium,
Sanguinisque pretiosi,
Quem in mundi pretium
Fructus ventris generosi,
Rex effudit gentium.

Nobis datus, nobis natus
Ex intacta Virgine
Et in mundo conversatus,
Sparso verbi semine,
Sui moras incolatus
Miro clausit ordine.

In supremae nocte cenae
Recum bens cum fratribus,
Observata lege plene
Cibis in legalibus,
Cibum turbae duodenae
Se dat suis manibus

Verbum caro, panem verum
Verbo carnem efficit:
Fitque sanguis Christi merum,
Et si sensus deficit,
Ad firmandum cor sincerum
Sola fides sufficit.

Tantum ergo Sacramentum
Veneremur cernui:
Et antiquum documentum
Novo cedat ritui:
Praestet fides supplementum
Sensuum defectui.

Genitori, Genitoque
Laus et iubilatio,
Salus, honor, virtus quoque
Sit et benedictio:
Procedenti ab utroque
Compar sit laudatio.

Amen.[/quote]
This is like in my top 3 for the latin Hymns

[Ragamuffin]

Another one for me is "When I Survey The Wondrous Cross." Also, dittos on "Immortal, Invisible" and "Be Thou My Vision."

Some of the hymns here are ones I've never heard of, which is cool. One favor to ask...if you post a Latin hymn, help a Proddie out and translate it. I could run it through an online translator but those garble up stuff.

[quote][b]When I Survey The Wondrous Cross[/b]
When I survey the wondrous cross
on which the Prince of Glory died;
my richest gain I count but loss,
and pour contempt on all my pride.

Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast,
save in the death of Christ, my God;
all the vain things that charm me most,
I sacrifice them to his blood.

See, from his head, his hands, his feet,
sorrow and love flow mingled down.
Did e'er such love and sorrow meet,
or thorns compose so rich a crown.

Were the whole realm of nature mine,
that were an offering far too small;
love so amazing, so divine,
demands my soul, my life, my all.[/quote]

[Starets]

[b]Jerusalem[/b]:
Words by William Blake
This was used in the film Chariots of Fire and is the source of the title. I've sung it. it's not the easiest of hymns to sing and may not be best for congregational singing. Its also very anglocentric!
You can listen to the lyrics courtesy of [url="http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/e/r/jerusalem.htm"]The Cyber Hymnal[/url]

And did those feet in ancient time
Walk upon England’s mountains green?
And was the Holy Lamb of God
On England’s pleasant pastures seen?
And did the countenance divine
Shine forth upon our clouded hills?
And was Jerusalem builded here
Among these dark satanic mills?

Bring me my bow of burning gold!
Bring me my arrows of desire!
Bring me my spear! O clouds, unfold!
Bring me my chariot of fire!
I will not cease from mental fight,
Nor shall my sword sleep in my hand,
Till we have built Jerusalem
In England’s green and pleasant land.

[the_rev]

I have so many favourites actually. Here are four, yes I probably posted the most of anyone, but I just can't choose one!

O God Beyond All Praising

O God beyond all praising,
we worship you today
and sing the love amazing
that songs cannot repay;
for we can only wonder
at every gift you send,
at blessings without number
and mercies without end:
we lift our hearts before you
and wait upon your word,
we honor and adore you,
our great and mighty Lord.

Then hear, O gracious Savior,
accept the love we bring,
that we who know your favor
may serve you as our king;
and whether our tomorrows
be filled with good or ill,
we'II triumph through our sorrows
and rise to bless you still:
to marvel at your beauty
and glory in your ways,
and make a joyful duty
our sacrifice of praise.


For the Fruits of His Creation

For the fruit of all creation,
thanks be to God.
gifts bestowed on every nation,
thanks be to God.
For the plowing, sowing, reaping,
silent growth while we are sleeping,
future needs in earth's safekeeping,
thanks be to God.

In the just reward of labor,
God's will is done.
In the help we give our neighbor,
God's will is done.
In our worldwide task of caring
for the hungry and despairing,
in the harvests we are sharing,
God's will is done.

For the harvests of the Spirit,
thanks be to God.
For the good we all inherit,
thanks be to God.
For the wonders that astound us,
for the truths that still confound us,
most of all that love has found us,
thanks be to God.

Yet another one:

Glory and Praise to Our God


R- Glory and praise to our God,

Who alone gives light to our days.

Many are the blessings He bears,

To those who trust in His ways.


1- We the daughters and sons of Him,

Who built the valleys and plains.

Praise the wonders our God has done,

In every heart that sings.


2- In His wisdom He strengthens us,

Like gold that's tested in fire.

Though the power of sin prevails,

Our God is there to save.


3- Every moment of every day,

Our God is waiting to save.

Always ready to seek the lost,

To answer those who pray.


Seek ye First

1. Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness
and all these things shall be added unto you,
allelu, aleluia.

2. Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word
that proceeds from the mouth of God,
allelu, aleluia.

3. Ask, and it shall be given unto you, Seek, and ye shall find.
Knock, and the door shall be opened unto you,
allelu, aleluia.

[Starets]

[b]It is well with my soul[/b]:
I use this hymn in my personal Compline service.
It can be heard via the [url="http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/i/t/i/itiswell.htm"]Cyber Hymnal[/url]

When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say,
It is well, it is well, with my soul.

Refrain

It is well, with my soul,
It is well, with my soul,
It is well, it is well, with my soul.

Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,
Let this blest assurance control,
That Christ has regarded my helpless estate,
And hath shed His own blood for my soul.

Refrain

My sin, oh, the bliss of this glorious thought!
My sin, not in part but the whole,
Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more,
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul!

Refrain

For me, be it Christ, be it Christ hence to live:
If Jordan above me shall roll,
No pang shall be mine, for in death as in life
Thou wilt whisper Thy peace to my soul.

Refrain

But, Lord, ‘tis for Thee, for Thy coming we wait,
The sky, not the grave, is our goal;
Oh trump of the angel! Oh voice of the Lord!
Blessèd hope, blessèd rest of my soul!

Refrain

And Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight,
The clouds be rolled back as a scroll;
The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend,
Even so, it is well with my soul.

Refrain

[Totus Tuus]

No one knows where to get the lyrics to "Merciful Redeemer"? :sad:

I think I have them on a floppy from the monastery.

[Starets]

Veni Sancte Spiritus, or The Golden Sequence.
my parish choir sings a version of it with bass singing Veni Sancte Spiiritus repeatedly then 4 soloists sing it in 4 different languages, English, French, Spanish, and Latin. authorship is disputed
Latin:
VENI, Sancte Spiritus,
et emitte caelitus
lucis tuae radium.

Veni, pater pauperum,
veni, dator munerum
veni, lumen cordium.

Consolator optime,
dulcis hospes animae,
dulce refrigerium.

O lux beatissima,
reple cordis intima
tuorum fidelium.

Sine tuo numine,
nihil est in homine,
nihil est innoxium.

Lava quod est sordidum,
riga quod est aridum,
sana quod est saucium.

Flecte quod est rigidum,
fove quod est frigidum,
rege quod est devium.

Da tuis fidelibus,
in te confidentibus,
sacrum septenarium.

Da virtutis meritum,
da salutis exitum,
da perenne gaudium,
Amen, Alleluia.

the English text can be found [url="http://www.preces-latinae.org/thesaurus/Hymni/VSS-2.html"]here[/url]

[Starets]

[quote name='Totus Tuus' post='1322335' date='Jul 10 2007, 11:38 AM']No one knows where to get the lyrics to "Merciful Redeemer"? :sad:

I think I have them on a floppy from the monastery.[/quote]

I am not familiar with it, but it might be one of [url="http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=%22merciful+redeemer%22+lyrics&btnG=Google+Search"]these links[/url]

[kenrockthefirst]

[b]Fairest Lord Jesus[/b]

Fairest Lord Jesus, ruler of all nature,
O thou of God and man the Son,
Thee will I cherish, Thee will I honor,
thou, my soul's glory, joy, and crown.

Fair are the meadows, fairer still the woodlands,
robed in the blooming garb of spring:
Jesus is fairer, Jesus is purer
who makes the woeful heart to sing.

Fair is the sunshine, fairer still the moonlight,
and all the twinkling starry host:
Jesus shines brighter, Jesus shines purer
than all the angels heaven can boast.

Beautiful Savior! Lord of all the nations!
Son of God and Son of Man!
Glory and honor, praise, adoration,
now and forevermore be thine.

[b]Be Still My Soul[/b]

Be still, my soul: the Lord is on thy side.
Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain.
Leave to thy God to order and provide;
In every change, He faithful will remain.
Be still, my soul: thy best, thy heavenly Friend
Through thorny ways leads to a joyful end.

Be still, my soul: thy God doth undertake
To guide the future, as He has the past.
Thy hope, thy confidence let nothing shake;
All now mysterious shall be bright at last.
Be still, my soul: the waves and winds still know
His voice Who ruled them while He dwelt below.

Be still, my soul: when dearest friends depart,
And all is darkened in the vale of tears,
Then shalt thou better know His love, His heart,
Who comes to soothe thy sorrow and thy fears.
Be still, my soul: thy Jesus can repay
From His own fullness all He takes away.

Be still, my soul: the hour is hastening on
When we shall be forever with the Lord.
When disappointment, grief and fear are gone,
Sorrow forgot, love’s purest joys restored.
Be still, my soul: when change and tears are past
All safe and blessèd we shall meet at last.

Be still, my soul: begin the song of praise
On earth, believing, to Thy Lord on high;
Acknowledge Him in all thy words and ways,
So shall He view thee with a well pleased eye.
Be still, my soul: the Sun of life divine
Through passing clouds shall but more brightly shine.

[kenrockthefirst]

Another good one.

[b]Holy, Holy, Holy[/b]

Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!
Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee.
Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty,
God in three persons, blessed Trinity!

Holy, holy, holy! All the saints adore thee,
casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea;
cherubim and seraphim falling down before thee,
which wert, and art, and evermore shalt be.

Holy, holy, holy! Though the darkness hide thee,
though the eye of sinful man thy glory may not see,
only thou art holy; there is none beside thee,
perfect in power, in love and purity.

Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!
All thy works shall praise thy name, in earth and sky and sea.
Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty,
God in three persons, blessed Trinity.

[Noel's angel]

Aww, I love 'Be Still My Soul'

[she_who_is_not]

"Crown Him With Many Crowns" and "Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence"

[gamesfanatic04]

Veni Sancte Spiritus, Ave Maria and Laudate Dominum

[Andreas E.]

Grosser Gott, Wir Loben Dich

Words: At­trib­ut­ed to Ig­naz Franz, in Ma­ria The­re­sa’s Ka­thol­isch­es Ge­sang­buch (Vi­en­na: cir­ca 1774) (Gross­er Gott, wir lob­en Dich). Trans­lat­ed from Ger­man to Eng­lish by Clar­ence A. Wal­worth, 1858, except verse 7, which is by Hugh T. Henry (1862-1946).

Music: Te Deum, Ka­thol­isch­es Ge­sang­buch (Vienna: cir­ca 1774)


Grosser Gott, wir loben dich!
Herr, wir preisen deine Stärke!
Vor dir neigt die Erde sich
Und bewundert deine Werke.
Wie du warst vor aller Zeit,
So bleibst du in Ewigkeit.

Alles, was dich preisen kann,
Cherubim und Seraphinen,
Stimmen dir ein Loblied an,
Alle Engel, die dir dienen,
Rufen dir stets ohne Ruh:
Heilig, heilig, heilig zu.

Auf dem ganzen Erdenkreis
Loben Grosse und auch Kleine
Dich, Gott Vater; dir zum Preis
Singt die heilige Gemeine,
Sie verehrt auf seinem Thron
Deinen eingebornen Sohn.

Stehe denn, o Herr, uns bei,
Die wir dich in Demut bitten,
Die dein Blut dort machte frei,
Als du für uns hast gelitten.
Nimm uns nach vollbrachtem Lauf
Zu dir in den Himmel auf.

Holy God, we praise Thy Name;
Lord of all, we bow before Thee!
All on earth Thy scepter claim,
All in Heaven above adore Thee;
Infinite Thy vast domain,
Everlasting is Thy reign.

Hark! the loud celestial hymn
Angel choirs above are raising,
Cherubim and seraphim,
In unceasing chorus praising;
Fill the heavens with sweet accord:
Holy, holy, holy, Lord.

Lo! the apostolic train
Join the sacred Name to hallow;
Prophets swell the loud refrain,
And the white robed martyrs follow;
And from morn to set of sun,
Through the Church the song goes on.

Holy Father, Holy Son,
Holy Spirit, Three we name Thee;
While in essence only One,
Undivided God we claim Thee;
And adoring bend the knee,
While we own the mystery.

Thou art King of glory, Christ:
Son of God, yet born of Mary;
For us sinners sacrificed,
And to death a tributary:
First to break the bars of death,
Thou has opened Heaven to faith.

From Thy high celestial home,
Judge of all, again returning,
We believe that Thou shalt come
In the dreaded doomsday morning;
When Thy voice shall shake the earth,
And the startled dead come forth.

Therefore do we pray Thee, Lord:
Help Thy servants whom, redeeming
By Thy precious blood out-poured,
Thou hast saved from Satan’s scheming.
Give to them eternal rest
In the glory of the blest.

Spare Thy people, Lord, we pray,
By a thousand snares surrounded:
Keep us without sin today,
Never let us be confounded.
Lo, I put my trust in Thee;
Never, Lord, abandon me.