(1) Walsh and Hutch: This the
Mozarabic version of the hymn: baptísmi
rore cónsecrans “but the notion that the Cross consecrates our baptism is a
traditional theme”. Ambrose: “what is water without Christ’s cross”; Milfull: evidence
for crucem instead of baptisma.
(2) Celsus = Altissimus;
prodit = coming into the world.
(3) Formam as in Phil. 2.7.
(4) Factúram= that which is created.
(5) Mane nobíscum, Dómine makes the hymn appropriate
for Vespers;
Only-begotten from the Father, you come to us
through the Virgin, consecrating all men by the dew of baptism, regenerating
them by faith. You are heavenly, going forth from heaven, taking the form of
man, freeing creation from death, and granting joy of life. O redeemer, we ask
of you: graciously pour out this upon and show bright and deifying light to our
hearts. Stay with us, O Lord, remove the obscurity of night, wash away all sin,
graciously grant healing. O Christ, life and truth, to you be glory, whom the
celestial glory of the Father and the Spirit revealed. Amen.
Jesus shines forth, the holy Redeemer of all
nations, may all the faithful celebrate him with a canticle of praise. Having
lived thirty years in the body already, he sought the water of baptism,
although he had no sin. Happy John feared to immerse him in the river, the one
who by his blood takes away the sins of the world. The voice of the Father from heaven testifies
that Jesus is his Son and the power of the Holy Spirit, the giver of graces, flows
upon him. We humbly pray you, O Christ,
to protect us all, and make us with shining minds to be cleansed and so live
for you. O Christ, life and truth, to you be glory,
whom the celestial glory of the Father and the Spirit revealed. Amen
Ad Officium
lectionis & ad II Vesperas: saec. X
(1) The lines in this stanza
have been altered from the original:
Iohanne Baptista sacro
implente munus debitum,
Iordane mersus hac die
aquas lavando diluit,
(2) Walpole: The virgin birth cuts off the transmission of original sin;
(2) Walpole: The virgin birth cuts off the transmission of original sin;
John now fulfills his duty: the Creator of all
things is this day plunged into the Jordan River, by his washing he washes the
water. He who was born from the womb of a Virgin does not himself seek to be
cleansed but by his washing to take away the sins of mortal men. The Father proclaims “this is my beloved Son”
and the Holy Spirit descends from heaven in the form of a dove. By this
mystical word the salvation of the Church is revealed; the three Persons remain
one God through all things. O Christ,
life and truth, to you be glory, whom the celestial glory of the Father and the
Spirit revealed. Amen.
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