Mozarabic Hymn in Lent

 

Mozarabic Hymn in Lent 

 

Christe lumen perpetuum: in Quadragesima: Feria III: Ad Vesperas: Breviarium Gothicum

 

Christe lumen perpetuum,

Astrorum fulgor siderum

Noctem nostram illumina,

Conserva pura pectora.

 

Nullis incedat laqueis,

Nullis gravetur hostibus;

Nec maculentur corpora

Lascivia per soporem.

 

Custodi corda omnium,

Fideliumque maxima

Protectione, propria

Tua, Christe, potentia.

 

Ut gratuletur anima,

Vidisse lucem prosperam

Implesse vota debita,

Reddenda tibi, Trinitas.

 

Deo Patri sit gloria,..

 

O Christ, light perpetual, brightness of the constellation of the stars, illuminate our night, keep our hearts pure. May no snares impend our path, nor enemy oppress; may bodies not be stained, neither lusts as we sleep. Guard the hearts of all men and, O Christ, especially the faithful with the surpassing protection of your great power.  That the soul may be grateful to see such happy light, to fulfill and perform the vows owed to you, O Trinity.