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No. 80THE BLESSED VIRGINWhither thus, in holy rapture?Quo sanctus ardor te rapitThe VisitationTranslated by the Rev. E. Caswall from a Slovak HymnalArr. by N. A. M.Joyously1.Wither thus in holy rapture,Royal maiden, art thou bent?Why so fleetly art thou speedingUp the mountain's rough ascent?Filled with th'Eternal Godhead!Glowing with the Spirit's flame!Love it is that bears the onward,And supports thy tender frame.2.Lo thine aged cousin claims thee,Claims thy sympathy and care;God her shame from her hath taken,He hath heard her fervent pray'r.Blessed Mothers! Joyful meeting!Thou in her, the hand of God,She in thee, with lips inspired,Owns the Mother of her Lord.3.As the sun, his face concealing,In a cloud withdraws from sight,So in Mary then lay hiddenHe Who is the world's true light.Honor, glory, virtue, merit,Be to Thee, O Virgin's Son!With the Father, and the Spirit,While eternal ages run.Page 124Page 125No. 81THE BLESSED VIRGINHail Virgin, dearest MaryQueen of MayS. M. VennModerato1.Hail Virgin, dearest Mary!Our lovely Queen of May!A spotless, blessed Lady,Our lovely Queen of May.Thy children, humbly bending,Surround thy shrine so dear;With heart and voice ascending,Sweet Mary, hear our pray'r.2.Behold earth's blossoms springingIn beauteous form and hue.All nature gladly bringHer sweetest charms to you.We'll gather fresh, bright flowers,To bind our fair queen's brow;From gay and verdant bowers,We haste to crown thee now.3.Hail Virgin, dearest Mary!Our lovely Queen of May,O spotless blessed Lady,Our lovely Queen of May.And now, our blessed Mother,Smile on our festal day;Accept our wreath of flowers,And be our Queen of May.By permissionCopyright 1920 by S. M. YennPage 126No. 82THE BLESSED VIRGINThis is the image of the QueenMonth of MaryCrowning HymnTr. Rev. E. Caswall from a Slovak HymnalArr. by N.A.MJoyously: Moderato1.This is the image of the QueenWho reigns in bliss above;Of her who is the hope of men,Whom men and angels Love!Most holy Mary! at thy feetI bend a suppliant knee;In this thy own sweet month of May,Dear Mother of my God, I pray,Do thou remember me.2.This homage offered at the feetOf Mary's image hereTo Mary's self at once ascendsAbove the starry sphere.Most holy Mary! at thy feetI bend a suppliant knee;In all my joy, in all my pain,O Virgin born without a stain,Do thou remember me.3.How fair soever be the formWhich here your eyes behold,Its beauty is by Mary's selfExcell'd a thousand-fold.Most holy Mary! At thy feetI bend a suppliant knee;In my temptations each and allFrom Eve derived in Adam's fall,Do thou remember me.4.Sweet are the flowerets we have calledThis image to adorn;But sweeter far is Mary's self,That rose without a thorn!Most holy Mary! At thy feetI bend a suppliant knee;When on the bed of death I lie,By Him who did for sinners die,Do thou remember me.Page 127Page 128No. 83THE BLESSED VIRGINHail! Holy Queen, enthroned aboveSalve ReginaMater MisericordiaeTraditional MelodySalve Regina CoelitumAndante moderato1.Hail, holy Queen, enthron'd above  O Maria!Hail, Mother of Mercy and of Love!  O Maria!RefrainTriumph, all ye Cherubim,Sing with us, ye Seraphim,Heav'n and earth resound the hymn:Salve, salve, salve Regina.2.Our life, our sweetness here below, O Maria!Our hope in sorrow and in woe, O Maria!3.To thee we cry, poor sons of Eve, O Maria!To thee we sigh, we mourn, we grieve. O Maria!4.This earth is but a veil of tears, O Maria!A place of banishment, of fears, O Maria!5.Turn then, most gracious Advocate, O Maria!T'wards us thine eyes compassionate, O Maria!6.When this our exile is complete, O Maria!Show us thy Son, our Jesus sweet, O Maria!7.O clement, gracious, Mother sweet, O Maria!O virgin Mary, we entreat, O Maria!Page 129Page 130No. 84THE BLESSED VIRGINHail, Queen of heavenAve, Regina coelorumRev. Dr. LingardTraditional MelodyModerato1.Hail, Queen of Heav'n, the ocean star,Guide of the Wanderer here below,Thrown on life's surge, we claim thy care,Save us from peril and from woe.Mother of Christ, Star of the sea,Pray for the wanderer, pray for me.2.O gentle, chaste, and spotless Maid,We sinners make our pray'rs thro' thee;Remind the Son that he has paidThe price of our iniquity.Virgin, most pure, Star of the Sea,Pray for the sinner, pray for me.3.Sojourners in this vale of tears,To thee, blest Advocate, we cry,Pity our sorrows, calm our fears,And soothe with hope our misery.Refuge in grief, Star of the Sea,Pray for the mourner, pray for me.4.And while to Him Who reigns above,In God-head One, in Persons Three,The Source of life, of grace, of love,Homage we pay on bended kneeDo thou, bright Queen, Star of the Sea,Pray for the children, pray for me.Page 131No. 85THE BLESSED VIRGINRemember, holy MaryMemorareSt. BernardTr. Rev. M. Russell, S.J. from a Slovak HymnalAdapted by N.A.M.Moderato1.Remember, Holy Mary,'Twas never heard or knownThat any one who sought theeAnd made to thee his moan,That any one who hastenedFor shelter to thy care,Was ever yet abandonedAnd left to his despair.2.And so to thee, my Mother,With filial faith I call,For Jesus dying gave theeAs Mother to us all.To thee, O Queen of virgins,O Mother meek, to theeI run with trustful fondness,Like child to mother's knee.3.See at thy feet a sinner,Groaning and weeping soreAh! Throw thy mantle o'er me,And let me stray no more.Thy Son has died to save me,And from His throne on highHis heart this moment yearnethFor even such as I.4.All, all His love remember,And oh! Remember tooHow prompt I am to purpose,How slow and frail to do.Yet scorn not my petitions,But patiently give ear,And help me, O my Mother,Most loving and most dear.Page 132Page 133No. 86THE BLESSED VIRGINHail, full of grace and purityThe RosaryThe Joyful MysteriesFather Conway, O. P.Isabella MontaniModerato1. The Annunciation: Humility.Hail full of grace and purity!Meek Handmaid of the Lord,Hail model of humility!Chaste Mother of the Word.2. The Visitation: Charity to our neighbors.By that pure love which prompted theeTo seek thy cousin blest,Pray that the fires of charityMay burn within our breast.3. The Birth of Christ: Poverty.This blessing beg, O Virgin Queen,From Jesus through His birth,By holy poverty to weanOur hearts from things of earth.4. Presentation in the Temple: Obedience.Most Holy Virgin Maiden mild,Obtain for us, we pray,To imitate thy Holy Child,By striving to obey.5.  The finding of Our Lord: Love Him and His service.By thy dear Son, restored to thee,This grace for us implore,To serve our Lord most faithfully,And love Him more and more.6. Concluding Verse.Queen of the Holy Rosary,With tender love look down,And bless the hearts that offer theeThis chaplet for thy crown.Page 134Page 135No. 87THE BLESSED VIRGINHear thy children, gentlest MotherChildren's Hymn to Our LadyFather StanfieldM. HaydnArr. by N. A. M.Moderato1.Hear thy children, gentlest Mother,Pray'rful hearts to thee arise;Hear us while our evening AveSoars beyond the starry skies.Darkling shadows fall around us,Stars their silent watches keep;Hush the heart oppress'd with sorrow,Dry the tears of those who weep.2.Hear, sweet Mother, hear the weary,Borne upon life's troubled sea;Gentle guiding Star of Ocean,Lead thy children home to thee.Still watch o'er us, dearest Mother,From thy beauteous throne above;Guard us from all harm and danger,'Neath thy shelt'ring wings of love.Page 136No. 88THE BLESSED VIRGINO Most holy oneO SanctissimaTranslated by Rev. J. M. RakerSicilian MelodyArr. by N. A. M.Slowly, with devotion1.O most holy one,O most lowly one,Dearest Virgin Maria!Mother of fair Love,Home of the Spirit DoveOra, 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 137No. 89THE BLESSED VIRGINMother of ChristNicola A. MontaniNot 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 strengthMy 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 highTo 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 shoreAnd show Him at last to me.Page 138No. 90THE BLESSED VIRGINRaise your voices, vales and mountainsCausa nostra laetitiaeSt. Alphonsus LiguoriTranslated by Rev. E. VaughanWilliam 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 MaidenThe Creator ever made.2.Murm'ring brooks your tribute bringing,Little birds with joyful singing,Come with mirthful praises ladenTo your Queen be homage paid.3.Like a sun with splendor glowingGleams thy heart with love o'erflowing,Like the moon in starry heavenShines thy peerless purity.4.Like the rose and lily blooming,Sweetly heav'n and earth perfumingStainless, spotless thou appearest:Queenly beauty graces thee.Page 139No. 91THE BLESSED VIRGINO Mother! most afflictedOur Mother of SorrowsAnonymousTraditional Melody (1638)Lento1.O Mother! Most afflicted,Standing beneath that tree,Where Jesus hangs rejectedOn the hill of Calvary!RefrainO Mary! sweetest Mother,We love to pity thee;O! for the sake of JesusLet 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 JesusIn thy grief to bear apart.5.O dear and loving Mother!Entreat that we may beNear thee and thy dear JesusNow and eternallyPage 140Page 141No. 92SAINTS, St. JosephO blessed Saint JosephThe Patronage of St. JosephFather FaberMelody from the Trier Gesangbuch (1872)Moderato1.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 142No. 93SAINTS, St. JosephGreat Saint Joseph! Son of DavidDu aus David'sTranslated by Bishop Casartelli from a Slovak HymnalArr. by N. A. M.Con Spirito1.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 themWith a father's loving care;Thou by God's command didst save themFrom the cruel Herod's snare.2.Three long days in grief and anguishWith His Mother sweet and mild,Mary Virgin, didst thou wanderSeeking the beloved Child.In the temple thou didst find Him:Oh! What joy then filled thy heart!In thy sorrows, in thy gladnessGrant us, Joseph, to have a part.3.Clasped in Jesus' arms and Mary's,When death gently came at last,Thy pure spirit sweetly sighingFrom its earthly dwelling passed.Dear Saint Joseph! By that passingMay our death be like to thine;And with Jesus, Mary, Joseph,May our souls forever shine.Page 143Page 144No. 94SAINTS, St. JosephJoseph, pure Spouse of that Immortal BrideTe Joseph CelebrentTranslated by Father CaswallM. MattoniDevoto (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 crownOther obtain, but unto thee was giv'n,In thine own lifetime to enjoy thy GodAs do the blest in Heav'n.4.Grant us great Trinity, for Joseph's sakeUnto the starry mansions to attain;There, with glad tongues, thy praise to celebrateIn one eternal strain.Page 145No. 95SAINTS, St. JosephHail! Holy Joseph, Hail!Father FaberFrom the Catholic Songbook  (St. Gall 1863)Con Spirito1.Hail, holy Joseph, hail!Chaste spouse of Mary hail!Pure as the lily flow'rIn Eden's peaceful vale.Hail, holy Joseph, hail!Prince of the house of God!May His best graces beBy 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 heartsThat love thy husband's name.Mother of Jesus! bless,And bless, ye saints on high,All meek and simple soulsThat to Saint Joseph cry.Page 146No. 96SAINTS, St. PatrickHail, glorious Saint Patrick (No. 1)Sister AgnesFrom a Slovak HymnalArr. by N. A. M.Maestoso1.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 strongAgainst 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 147Page 148No. 97SAINTS, St. PatrickHail, glorious Saint Patrick (No.2)Sister AgnesAncient Irish MelodyArr. by N. A. M.Maestoso1.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 strongAgainst 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 149Page 150No. 98SAINTS, St. PeterSeek ye a Patron to defend?Si vis Patronum quaerereTranslated by Father CaswallNicola A. Montani1.Seek ye a patron to defendYour cause? then, one and all,Without delay upon the PrinceOf the Apostles call.RefrainBlest holder of the heav'nly Keys!Thy pray'rs we all implore;Unlock to us the sacred barsOf Heav'n's eternal door.2.By penitential tears thou didstThe path of life regain:Teach us with thee to weep our sinsAnd wash away their stain.3.The Angel touch'd thee and forthwithThy chains from off thee fellOh loose us from the subtle coilsThat link us close with Hell.4.Firm Rock wheron the Church is basedPillar that cannot bendWith strength endue us; and the FaithFrom heresy defend.Page 151Page 152No. 99SAINTS, St. PaulLead us, great teacher PaulTranslated from the LatinFrom a Slovak HymnalSlowly1.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 153No. 100SAINTS, St. Anthony of PaduaIf great wonders thou desirest(Si quaeris)Translated by Father Aylward, O. P.Melody from a Slovak HymnalAndante moderato1.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 witnessOf 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 FatherAnd to His coequal Son,To the Holy Ghost resplendent;One in Three--Three in One;Praise we Father, Son and SpiritWhile eternal ages run.Page 154Page 155No. 101SAINTS, St. John Baptist De La SalleGlorious PatronSr. MercedesJ. Lewis Browne1.Glorious Patron! Low before TheeKneel 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 PermissionPage 156Page 157No. 102SAINTS, St, Francis of AssisiBlessed Francis, holy FatherPatron of Franciscan TertiariesFrom the Fransciscan ManualFrom a Slovak HymnalArr by N. A. M.Con Anima1.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 theeOn thy hands and feet and side:Bless thy children, holy Francis,With those wounded hands of thine,From thy glorious throne in heavenWhere 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 virtueBy 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 footstepsTill 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 158Page 159No. 103SAINTS, St. John the EvangelistSaint of the Sacred HeartFather FaberNicola A. MontaniAndante1.Saint of the Sacred Heart,Sweet teacher of the Word;Partner of Mary's woesAnd fav'rite of thy Lord!Thou to whom grace was giv'nTo stand where Peter fell,Whose heart could brook the CrossOf Him it loved so well!2.We know not all thy gifts;But this Christ bids us see,That He Who so loved allFound more to love in thee.When the last evening came,Thy head was on His Breast,Pillowed on earth where nowIn heav'n the Saints find rest.3.Dear Saint I stand far offWith 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 beWhere He allows thy head.4.The gifts He gave to theeHe gave thee to impart;And I, too, claim with theeHis 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 160Page 161No. 104SAINTS, St. Jeanne d' ArcThe Maid of France, with visioned eyesRt. Rev. Msgr. H. T. Henry(Written expressly for the St. Gregory Hymnal, all rights reserved)Ancient French MelodyA traditional Catholic melody (Provencal Noel) known as "Marche dei Rei"words of which are attributed to King Rene. The Noel, over two centuriesold, 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 ParadiseAnd Voices bore a hidden wordThat only by her ear was heard.RefrainO blessed Maid, the chant we raiseThat tells the meaning of thy praise:Thou teachest us the lesson grandOf love for God and Fatherland.2.The Visions and the Voices spokeA wondrous message: "Break the yokeThat 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 lampTo 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 standOf love for God and Fatherland.Page 162Page 163No. 105SAINTS, St. CeciliaLet the deep organ swell the layRev. C. PiseNicola. A. MontaniMarcato1.Let the deep organ swell the lay,In honor of this festive day;Let the harmonious choirs proclaimCecilia'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 combineWith voice, to praise the Lamb divine,Cecilia, with a two-fold crownAdorned in Heav'n, we pray look downUpon thy fervent votaries hereAnd harken to their humble pray'r.Page 164Page 165No. 106SAINTS, St. AgnesSweet Agnes, Holy ChildAnonymousMelody from a Slovak HymnalArr. by N. A. M.Andante religioso1.Sweet Agnes, holy child,All purity,Oh, may we undefiled,Be pure as thee:Ready our blood to shedForth as the martyrs led.The path of pain to tread,And die like thee.2.O gentle patronessOf holy youth,Ask God all those to blessWho love the truth:Oh, guide us on our wayUnto th'eternal day,With hearts all pure and gay,Dear Saint, like thine.3.Look down and hear our pray'rFrom realms above,Show us thy tender care,Thy guiding love:Oh, keep us in thy sight,Till in th'unclouded lightOf Heav'n's pure vision brightWe dwell with thee.Page 166No. 107SAINTS, St. UrsulaAfar upon a foreign shoreAncient Breton MelodyArr. by N. A. MAndante religioso1.Afar upon a foreign shoreA martyr's crown thy love did win,Thy life, thy death to Jesus giv'n,With Him to reign forevermoreRefrainHail 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 wayGod'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 167Page 168No. 108SAINTS, St. Vincent de PaulO blessed Father sent by GodFather FaberNicola A. MontaniModerato1.O blessed Father! Sent by GodHis 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 fillWith mercy's oil and wine.2.Thy miracles are works of love,Thy greatest is to makeRoom in a day for toils that weeksIn other men would take.All cries of suff'ring thro' the earthUpon thy mercy call,As tho' thou wert, like God himself,A Father unto all.3.Dear Saint not in the wildernessThy 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 stealthThy hand and heart were felt.4.For charity anointed theeO'er want and woe and pain;And she hath crowned thee emperorOf all her wide domain.Vincent! Like Mother Mary, thouArt no one's patron saint;Eyes to the blind, health to the sick,And life to those who faint.Page 169Page 170No. 109SAINTS, Feasts of VirginsDear Crown of all the Virgin-choirJesu, corona VirginumFor Unison, or Two-Part Chorus of Equal VoicesTranslated by Father CaswallP. PielModerato1.Dear Crown of all the Virgin-choirThat 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 handScatt'ring immortal graces round.3.And still whatever Thou dost bendThy 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 171No. 110SAINTS, Feasts of ApostlesNow let the earth with joy resoundExsultet orbis gaudiisTranslated by Father CaswallLachmannov SpevnicekArr. 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 raiseThe 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 seePrepared 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 172No. 111ANGELSHark! hark! my soulThe Pilgrims of the NightFather FaberNicola A. MontaniModerato (alla breve)1.Hark! Hark! My soul! Angelic songs are swellingO'er earth's green fields and ocean's wave-beat shore;How sweet the truth those blessed strains are tellingOf that new life where sin shall be no more!RefrainAngels 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 173Page 174No. 112ANGELSDear Angel! ever at my sideThe Guardian AngelFather FaberNicola A. MontaniSemplice1.Dear angel! Ever at my side,How loving must thou be,To leave thy home in Heav'nTo guide a sinful child like me.2.Thy beautiful and shining face,I see not, tho' so near;The sweetness of thy soft low voiceToo 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! nowMore 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 castUpon th'eternal shore.Page 175No. 113THE HOLY SOULSHelp, Lord, the Souls which Thou hast madeThe Faithful departedCardinal NewmanFrom a Slovak HymnalArr. by N. A. M.Andante1.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 onResigned in heart and will,Until The high behest is done,And justice has its fill.3.For daily falls, for pardoned crimeThey joy to undergoThe 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 awayDisfigurement and stain.5.Oh, by their fire of love, not lessIn keenness than in flame,Oh, by their very helplessness,Oh, by Thy own great Name.6.Good Jesus, help! Sweet Jesus, aidThe souls to Thee most dear,In prison for the debt unpaidOf sins committed here.Page 176No. 114THE HOLY SOULSYe Souls of the FaithfulO vos fideles animaeTr. by Father Caswall from an Italian Hymn BookArr. by N. A. M.Moderato1.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 flyFrom 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 177No. 115THE HOLY SOULSO turn to Jesus, Mother, turnFather FaberFrom a Slovak HymnalArr. by N. A. M.Lento1.O turn to Jesus, Mother! Turn,And call Him by His tenderest names;Pray for Holy Souls that burnThis 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 appearsAn age while glory is delayed.4.O Mary, let thy Son no moreHis 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 madeThose pray'rs His law of charity.Page 178No. 116THE HOLY SOULSUnto him, for whom this dayRecessionalRt. Rev. Msgr. H. T. Henry, Litt. D.Nicola A. MontaniAndante religioso (non troppo lento)1.Unto him, for whom, this day;Juste judex ultionisWe in love and pity pray;Donum fac remissionisRefrainPie 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 fightInter oves locum praesta,Lead Him on to Heaven's lightStatuens in parte dextra.Page 179No. 117THE HOLY SOULSOut of the depthsDe ProfundisS. WebbeWith devotion1.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 standThat searching eye of Thine, and chast'ning hand?2.Oh, bear our pray'rs and sighs, Redeemer blest,And grant Thy holy souls eternal restAnd 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 180No. 118HEAVENJerusalem the GoldenUrbs Sion aureaBernard of ClunyJ. GrabowskiTranslated by J. M. NealeArr. by N. A. M.Con Moto1.Jerusalem the Golden,With milk and honey blest,Beneath thy contemplationSink heart and voice opprest;I know not--Oh, I know notWhat 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 blessedAre 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 LeaderHave conquered in the fight,For ever and for everAre clad in robes of white.4.O sweet and blessed country,The home of God's elect!O sweet and blessed countryThat eager hearts expect!Jesu, in mercy bring usTo that dear land of rest;Who art, with God the Father,And Spirit, ever blest.Page 181Page 182No. 119HEAVENJerusalem, my happy homeL. Anderson, S. J.From an Italian HymnalModrato (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 coldBut pleasure ev'ry way.4.Jerusalem, Jerusalem,God grant I once may seeThy endless joys, and of the same,Partaker, aye to be.Page 183No. 120HEAVENO Paradise! O Paradise!Father FaberFrom a Slovak HymnalArr. by N. A. M.Moderato1.O Paradise! O Paradise!Who doth not crave for rest?Who would not seek the happy land,Where they that loved are blest:RefrainWhere 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 freeWhere 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 earthAs on thy spotless shore;5.O Paradise! O Paradise!I greatly long to seeThe special place my dearest LordIn love prepares for me;Page 184Page 185No. 121THE CHURCHFaith of our FathersFideles ad mortemFather FaberNicola. A. MontaniMaestoso, ben marcato1.Faith of our Fathers: living stillIn spite of dungeon, fire and sword;Oh, how our hearts beat high with joyWhene'er we hear that glorious word.RefrainFaith 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 loveBoth friend and foe in all our strife:And preach thee too, as love knows howBy kindly words and virtuous life:Page 186Page 187No. 122THE CHURCHLong Live the PopeHymn for the PopeRt. Rev. Msgr. Hugh T. Henry, Litt. D.H. G. GanssMaestoso1.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 188Page 189No. 123THE CHURCHBlest is the FaithFather FaberNicola A. MontaniMaestoso1.Blest is the Faith, divine and strongOf thanks and praise and endless fountain,Whose life is one perpetual song,High up the Saviour's holy mountain.RefrainOh, 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 Maiden2.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 loveAught that earth gives of best and brightest;Whose raptures thrill like saints' above,Most when its earthly gifts are lightest.Page 190Page 191No. 124FOR CHILDRENHear Thy Children, gentle JesusFather StanfieldM. HaydnArr. by N. A. M.Animato1.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 AngelsKeep 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 192Page 193No. 125FOR CHILDRENLittle King, so fair and sweetSchool HymnS.N.D.From a Slovak HymnalArr. by N. A. M.Unison1.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 blessAll 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 thingWhich 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 welcomingTo Thine own, O little King.Page 194Page 195No. 126FOR CHILDRENThe Infant JesusWhen Blossoms flowered 'mid the snowsA Christmas CarolFor Unison Chorus(Gesu Bambino)Frederick H. MartensPietro A. YonCopyright 1917 by J. Fischer & Bro.By permission of J. Fischer & Bro. Owners of CopyrightBritish Copyright SecuredAndante mosso1.When blossoms flowered 'mid the snowsUpon a winter night,Was born the Child, the Christmas Rose,The King of Love and Light.The angels sang, the shepherds sangThe grateful earth rejoiced;And at His blessed birth the starsTheir exultation voiced.RefrainO 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 glowsTo 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 cameThat we with Him might dwell.Page 196Page 197No. 127FOR CHILDRENThe Infant JesusDear little One! how sweet Thou artChristmasFor additional Children's Hymn see No. 87Father FaberNicola A. MontaniAndante1.Dear little One! How sweet Thou art,Thine eyes, how bright they shine;So bright, they almost seem to speakWhen Mary's look meets Thine!2.How faint and feeble is Thy cry,Like plaint of harmless dove,When Thou dost murmur in Thy SleepOf sorrow and of love.3.When Mary bids Thee sleepThou 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 faceSo 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 earthAdore Thee with their fears.Page 198No. 128HOLY COMMUNIONActs of Faith, Hope and ContritionGreat God, whatever through Thy ChurchFrom a Slovak HymnalMaestoso1. FaithGreat God, whatever thro' Thy ChurchThou 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 ThouDost tell me to believe.2. HopeMy God, I firmly hope in Thee,For Thou art great and good;Thou gavest us Thine only SonTo die upon the Rood.I hope thro' Him for grace to liveAs Thy commandments teach,And thro' Thy mercy, when I dieThe joys of Heav'n to reach.3. LoveWith all my heart and soul and strength,I love Thee, O my Lord,For Thou art perfect, and all thingsWere made by Thy blest Word.Like me to Thine own image made,My neighbor Thou didst make,And as I love myself, I loveMy neighbor for Thy sake.4. ContritionMost Holy God, my very soulWith grief sincere is mov'd,Because I have offended Thee,Whom I should e'er have lov'd.Forgive me, Father; I am nowResolved to sin no more,And by Thy holy grace to shunWhat made me sin before.Page 199Page 200No. 129HOLY COMMUNIONO Lord, I am not worthyNicola A. MontaniLento con espressione1.O Lord, I am not worthyThat 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 SpiritUnworthy tho' I bePrepare me to receive HimAnd trust the Word to me.Page 201No. 130HOLY COMMUNIONJesus, Thou art comingActs before CommunionFrom a Slovak HymnalModerato1.Jesus Thou art coming,Holy as Thou artThou the God who made me,To my sinful heart.Jesus, I believe itOn Thy only word;Kneeling I adore TheeAs 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 sorryI have caused Thee pain;I will never, never,Wound Thy Heart again.3. TrustPut 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 DesireDearest 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  PetitionAh! What gift or present,Jesus, can I bring?I have nothing worthyOf 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, JesusHelp to do Thee wrong.Take my heart, and fill itFull of love for Thee;All I have I give Thee,Give Thyself to me.Page 202Page 203No. 131HOLY COMMUNIONJesus, Jesus come to meHymn before CommunionFor additional Communion Hymns see Nos. 49, 51, 54, and Hymns in honorof the Blessed Sacrament. See also "Acts," Nos. 128, 129, 130, 145,Tr. Sister Jeanne MarieTraditional MelodySlowly1.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 204No. 132CONFIRMATIONMy God, accept my heart this dayM. BridgesNicola. A. MontaniSlowly with devotion1.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 faceAnd worship at Thy throne.4.May the dear blood, once shed for me,My best atonement prove;That I from first to last may beThe purchase of Thy love!5.Let ev'ry thought, and work, and word,To Thee be ever giv'nThen life shall be Thy service, Lord,And death the gate of heav'n!Page 205No. 133MISSIONSJesus, my Lord! behold at length the timeAct of ContritionBishop ChadwickTraditional MelodyModerato1.Jesus, my Lord! Behold at length the timeWhen 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 costSuffer 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 feetLike Magdalene, forgiveness I entreat.Oh pardon me, Jesus: Thy mercy I implore;I will never more offend Thee;Page 206No. 134MISSIONSGod of mercy and compassionRev. E. VaughanNicola A. MontaniModerato1.God of mercy and compassion!Look with pity upon me;Father! Let me call Thee Father,'Tis Thy child returns to Thee.RefrainJesus, 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 abandonedRight and claim to Heav'n above,Where the Saints rejoice foreverIn 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 207No. 135GENERALJesus, ever-loving SaviourHymn for a Happy DeathFranz SchubertArr. 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 approachingFills 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 JesusDying, tortued and reviled.Jesus! Jesus!Send Thy Mother to console me:Mary, help Thy guilty child!4.Jesus, when the cruel anguishDying on the shameful tree,All abandoned by Thy Father,Thuo didst writhe in agony.Jesus! Jesus!By these three long hours of sorrowThou 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 208Page 209No. 136GENERAL, The Holy FamilyHappy we who thus unitedRev. E. Vaughan"Ave Virgo" 15th Century melodyArr. by N. A. M.Allegro moderato1.Happy we, who thus unitedJoin 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 usTo the "Holy Family."2.Jesus, Whose almighty biddingAll created things fulfill,Lives on earth in meek subjectionTo His earthly parents' will.Sweetest Infant, make us patientAnd obedient for Thy sake,Each us to be chaste and gentle,All our stormy passions break.3.Mary! thou alone were chosenVirgin Mother of thy Lord:Thou didst guide the earthly footstepsOf the Great Incarnate Word.Dearest Mother! Make us humble;For thy Son will take His restIn the poor and lowly dwellingOf a humble sinner's breast.4.Joseph! Thou wert called the fatherOf thy Maker and thy Lord;Thine it was to save thy SaviourFrom the cruel Herod's sword.Suffer us to call thee father;Show to us a father's love;Lead us safe thro' ev'ry dangerTill we meet in heav'n above.Page 210Page 211No. 137GENERAL, The Rosary, The Glorious MysteriesBy the first bright Easter DayFor the Joyful Mysteries see Hymn No. 86C. M. CaddellFrom a Slovak HymnalArr. by N. A. M.Allegro moderato1. The ResurrectionBy the first bright Easter day,When the stone was rolled away;By the glory round Thee shedAt Thy rising from the dead.RefrainKing of Glory, hear our cry;Make us soon Thy joy to see,Where enthroned in majestyCountless angels sing to Thee.2. The AscensionBy Thy parting blessing giv'n,As Thou didst ascend to Heav'n,By the cloud of living lightThat received Thee out of sight.3. The Descent of the Holy GhostBy the rushing sound of mightComing down from heaven's height;By the cloven tongues of fire,Holy Ghost, our hearts inspire.4. The Assumption of our LadySee 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 LadyMary reigns upon the thronePreordained for her alone;Saints and angels round her sing,Mother of our God and King.Page 212Page 213No. 138GENERAL, Evening HymnSweet Saviour! bless us ere we goFather FaberNicola A. MontaniAndante ma non troppo1.Sweet Saviour! Bless us ere we go;Thy word into our minds instill;And make our lukewarm hearts to glowWith lowly love and fervent will.RefrainThro' life's long dayand 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 waysTrue absolution and release;And bless us more than in past daysWith 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 214Page 215No. 139GENERAL, Evening HymnAs fades the glowing orb of dayJam sol recedit igneusTranslated by T. J. PotterS. Webbe (1740-1816)Moderato1.As fades the glowing orb of day,To Thee, great source of light, we pray;Blest Three in One, to ev'ry heartThy 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 216No. 140GENERAL, Evening HymnWhen day's shadows lengthenMane nobiscum, quoniam ad vesperascitDr. F. G. LeeTraditional MelodyArr. by N. A. M.Andante1.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 gatherIn 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 mansionsGive me soon a place;That unveiled in splendorI 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 meOn that unknown shore;For in death He conquered,And can die no more.His Hand guards and guides meTo 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 triumphRound about the throne.Page 217Page 218No. 141GENERAL, The Praise of GodPraise we our God with joyProcessionalCanon OakeleyNicola A. MontaniAllegro maestoso (with well-marked rhythm)1.Praise we our God with joyAnd gladness never ending;Angels and Saints with usTheir grateful voices blending.He is our Father dear,O'erfilled with Father's love;Mercies unsought, unknownHe 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 armThe bonds of sin doth break,And to our burden'd hearthsIn words of peace doth speak.3.Bleeding, we lay, but HeWith soothing bands hath bound us;Dark was our path, but HeHath poured His light around us;Graces in copious streamsFrom 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 219Page 220No. 142GENERALPraise to the Holiest in the heightDream of GerontiusProcessionalCardinal NewmanNicola A. MontaniWith spirit1.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 fightAnd to the rescue came.3.O wisest love! That flesh and bloodWhich did in Adam fail,Should strive afresh against the foe;Should strive and should prevail;4.And that a higher gift than graceShould flesh and blood refine,God's Presence and His very Self,And Essence all divine.5.O gen'rous love! The He who smoteIn man for man the foe,The double agony in manFor man should undergo;6.And in the garden secretly,And on the Cross on High,Should teach His brethren and inspireTo suffer and to die.Page 221Page 222No. 143GENERALLord, for tomorrow and its needs("Just for today")Sister M. XavierNicola A. MontaniSlowly1.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 223No. 144GENERALWhy art thou sorrowful?The Remembrance of MercyFather FaberS. M. YennModerato1.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 downWith 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 224Page 225

No. 80THE BLESSED VIRGINWhither thus, in holy rapture?Quo sanctus ardor te rapitThe VisitationTranslated by the Rev. E. Caswall from a Slovak HymnalArr. by N. A. M.Joyously1.Wither thus in holy rapture,Royal maiden, art thou bent?Why so fleetly art thou speedingUp the mountain's rough ascent?Filled with th'Eternal Godhead!Glowing with the Spirit's flame!Love it is that bears the onward,And supports thy tender frame.2.Lo thine aged cousin claims thee,Claims thy sympathy and care;God her shame from her hath taken,He hath heard her fervent pray'r.Blessed Mothers! Joyful meeting!Thou in her, the hand of God,She in thee, with lips inspired,Owns the Mother of her Lord.3.As the sun, his face concealing,In a cloud withdraws from sight,So in Mary then lay hiddenHe Who is the world's true light.Honor, glory, virtue, merit,Be to Thee, O Virgin's Son!With the Father, and the Spirit,While eternal ages run.Page 124Page 125

No. 81THE BLESSED VIRGINHail Virgin, dearest MaryQueen of MayS. M. VennModerato1.Hail Virgin, dearest Mary!Our lovely Queen of May!A spotless, blessed Lady,Our lovely Queen of May.Thy children, humbly bending,Surround thy shrine so dear;With heart and voice ascending,Sweet Mary, hear our pray'r.2.Behold earth's blossoms springingIn beauteous form and hue.All nature gladly bringHer sweetest charms to you.We'll gather fresh, bright flowers,To bind our fair queen's brow;From gay and verdant bowers,We haste to crown thee now.3.Hail Virgin, dearest Mary!Our lovely Queen of May,O spotless blessed Lady,Our lovely Queen of May.And now, our blessed Mother,Smile on our festal day;Accept our wreath of flowers,And be our Queen of May.By permissionCopyright 1920 by S. M. YennPage 126

No. 82THE BLESSED VIRGINThis is the image of the QueenMonth of MaryCrowning HymnTr. Rev. E. Caswall from a Slovak HymnalArr. by N.A.MJoyously: Moderato1.This is the image of the QueenWho reigns in bliss above;Of her who is the hope of men,Whom men and angels Love!Most holy Mary! at thy feetI bend a suppliant knee;In this thy own sweet month of May,Dear Mother of my God, I pray,Do thou remember me.2.This homage offered at the feetOf Mary's image hereTo Mary's self at once ascendsAbove the starry sphere.Most holy Mary! at thy feetI bend a suppliant knee;In all my joy, in all my pain,O Virgin born without a stain,Do thou remember me.3.How fair soever be the formWhich here your eyes behold,Its beauty is by Mary's selfExcell'd a thousand-fold.Most holy Mary! At thy feetI bend a suppliant knee;In my temptations each and allFrom Eve derived in Adam's fall,Do thou remember me.4.Sweet are the flowerets we have calledThis image to adorn;But sweeter far is Mary's self,That rose without a thorn!Most holy Mary! At thy feetI bend a suppliant knee;When on the bed of death I lie,By Him who did for sinners die,Do thou remember me.Page 127Page 128

No. 83THE BLESSED VIRGINHail! Holy Queen, enthroned aboveSalve ReginaMater MisericordiaeTraditional MelodySalve Regina CoelitumAndante moderato1.Hail, holy Queen, enthron'd above  O Maria!Hail, Mother of Mercy and of Love!  O Maria!RefrainTriumph, all ye Cherubim,Sing with us, ye Seraphim,Heav'n and earth resound the hymn:Salve, salve, salve Regina.2.Our life, our sweetness here below, O Maria!Our hope in sorrow and in woe, O Maria!3.To thee we cry, poor sons of Eve, O Maria!To thee we sigh, we mourn, we grieve. O Maria!4.This earth is but a veil of tears, O Maria!A place of banishment, of fears, O Maria!5.Turn then, most gracious Advocate, O Maria!T'wards us thine eyes compassionate, O Maria!6.When this our exile is complete, O Maria!Show us thy Son, our Jesus sweet, O Maria!7.O clement, gracious, Mother sweet, O Maria!O virgin Mary, we entreat, O Maria!Page 129Page 130

No. 84THE BLESSED VIRGINHail, Queen of heavenAve, Regina coelorumRev. Dr. LingardTraditional MelodyModerato1.Hail, Queen of Heav'n, the ocean star,Guide of the Wanderer here below,Thrown on life's surge, we claim thy care,Save us from peril and from woe.Mother of Christ, Star of the sea,Pray for the wanderer, pray for me.2.O gentle, chaste, and spotless Maid,We sinners make our pray'rs thro' thee;Remind the Son that he has paidThe price of our iniquity.Virgin, most pure, Star of the Sea,Pray for the sinner, pray for me.3.Sojourners in this vale of tears,To thee, blest Advocate, we cry,Pity our sorrows, calm our fears,And soothe with hope our misery.Refuge in grief, Star of the Sea,Pray for the mourner, pray for me.4.And while to Him Who reigns above,In God-head One, in Persons Three,The Source of life, of grace, of love,Homage we pay on bended kneeDo thou, bright Queen, Star of the Sea,Pray for the children, pray for me.Page 131

No. 85THE BLESSED VIRGINRemember, holy MaryMemorareSt. BernardTr. Rev. M. Russell, S.J. from a Slovak HymnalAdapted by N.A.M.Moderato1.Remember, Holy Mary,'Twas never heard or knownThat any one who sought theeAnd made to thee his moan,That any one who hastenedFor shelter to thy care,Was ever yet abandonedAnd left to his despair.2.And so to thee, my Mother,With filial faith I call,For Jesus dying gave theeAs Mother to us all.To thee, O Queen of virgins,O Mother meek, to theeI run with trustful fondness,Like child to mother's knee.3.See at thy feet a sinner,Groaning and weeping soreAh! Throw thy mantle o'er me,And let me stray no more.Thy Son has died to save me,And from His throne on highHis heart this moment yearnethFor even such as I.4.All, all His love remember,And oh! Remember tooHow prompt I am to purpose,How slow and frail to do.Yet scorn not my petitions,But patiently give ear,And help me, O my Mother,Most loving and most dear.Page 132Page 133

No. 86THE BLESSED VIRGINHail, full of grace and purityThe RosaryThe Joyful MysteriesFather Conway, O. P.Isabella MontaniModerato1. The Annunciation: Humility.Hail full of grace and purity!Meek Handmaid of the Lord,Hail model of humility!Chaste Mother of the Word.2. The Visitation: Charity to our neighbors.By that pure love which prompted theeTo seek thy cousin blest,Pray that the fires of charityMay burn within our breast.3. The Birth of Christ: Poverty.This blessing beg, O Virgin Queen,From Jesus through His birth,By holy poverty to weanOur hearts from things of earth.4. Presentation in the Temple: Obedience.Most Holy Virgin Maiden mild,Obtain for us, we pray,To imitate thy Holy Child,By striving to obey.5.  The finding of Our Lord: Love Him and His service.By thy dear Son, restored to thee,This grace for us implore,To serve our Lord most faithfully,And love Him more and more.6. Concluding Verse.Queen of the Holy Rosary,With tender love look down,And bless the hearts that offer theeThis chaplet for thy crown.Page 134Page 135

No. 87THE BLESSED VIRGINHear thy children, gentlest MotherChildren's Hymn to Our LadyFather StanfieldM. HaydnArr. by N. A. M.Moderato1.Hear thy children, gentlest Mother,Pray'rful hearts to thee arise;Hear us while our evening AveSoars beyond the starry skies.Darkling shadows fall around us,Stars their silent watches keep;Hush the heart oppress'd with sorrow,Dry the tears of those who weep.2.Hear, sweet Mother, hear the weary,Borne upon life's troubled sea;Gentle guiding Star of Ocean,Lead thy children home to thee.Still watch o'er us, dearest Mother,From thy beauteous throne above;Guard us from all harm and danger,'Neath thy shelt'ring wings of love.Page 136

No. 88THE BLESSED VIRGINO Most holy oneO SanctissimaTranslated by Rev. J. M. RakerSicilian MelodyArr. by N. A. M.Slowly, with devotion1.O most holy one,O most lowly one,Dearest Virgin Maria!Mother of fair Love,Home of the Spirit DoveOra, 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. 89THE BLESSED VIRGINMother of ChristNicola A. MontaniNot 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 strengthMy 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 highTo 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 shoreAnd show Him at last to me.Page 138

No. 90THE BLESSED VIRGINRaise your voices, vales and mountainsCausa nostra laetitiaeSt. Alphonsus LiguoriTranslated by Rev. E. VaughanWilliam 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 MaidenThe Creator ever made.2.Murm'ring brooks your tribute bringing,Little birds with joyful singing,Come with mirthful praises ladenTo your Queen be homage paid.3.Like a sun with splendor glowingGleams thy heart with love o'erflowing,Like the moon in starry heavenShines thy peerless purity.4.Like the rose and lily blooming,Sweetly heav'n and earth perfumingStainless, spotless thou appearest:Queenly beauty graces thee.Page 139

No. 91THE BLESSED VIRGINO Mother! most afflictedOur Mother of SorrowsAnonymousTraditional Melody (1638)Lento1.O Mother! Most afflicted,Standing beneath that tree,Where Jesus hangs rejectedOn the hill of Calvary!RefrainO Mary! sweetest Mother,We love to pity thee;O! for the sake of JesusLet 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 JesusIn thy grief to bear apart.5.O dear and loving Mother!Entreat that we may beNear thee and thy dear JesusNow and eternallyPage 140Page 141

No. 92SAINTS, St. JosephO blessed Saint JosephThe Patronage of St. JosephFather FaberMelody from the Trier Gesangbuch (1872)Moderato1.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. 93SAINTS, St. JosephGreat Saint Joseph! Son of DavidDu aus David'sTranslated by Bishop Casartelli from a Slovak HymnalArr. by N. A. M.Con Spirito1.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 themWith a father's loving care;Thou by God's command didst save themFrom the cruel Herod's snare.2.Three long days in grief and anguishWith His Mother sweet and mild,Mary Virgin, didst thou wanderSeeking the beloved Child.In the temple thou didst find Him:Oh! What joy then filled thy heart!In thy sorrows, in thy gladnessGrant us, Joseph, to have a part.3.Clasped in Jesus' arms and Mary's,When death gently came at last,Thy pure spirit sweetly sighingFrom its earthly dwelling passed.Dear Saint Joseph! By that passingMay our death be like to thine;And with Jesus, Mary, Joseph,May our souls forever shine.Page 143Page 144

No. 94SAINTS, St. JosephJoseph, pure Spouse of that Immortal BrideTe Joseph CelebrentTranslated by Father CaswallM. MattoniDevoto (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 crownOther obtain, but unto thee was giv'n,In thine own lifetime to enjoy thy GodAs do the blest in Heav'n.4.Grant us great Trinity, for Joseph's sakeUnto the starry mansions to attain;There, with glad tongues, thy praise to celebrateIn one eternal strain.Page 145

No. 95SAINTS, St. JosephHail! Holy Joseph, Hail!Father FaberFrom the Catholic Songbook  (St. Gall 1863)Con Spirito1.Hail, holy Joseph, hail!Chaste spouse of Mary hail!Pure as the lily flow'rIn Eden's peaceful vale.Hail, holy Joseph, hail!Prince of the house of God!May His best graces beBy 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 heartsThat love thy husband's name.Mother of Jesus! bless,And bless, ye saints on high,All meek and simple soulsThat to Saint Joseph cry.Page 146

No. 96SAINTS, St. PatrickHail, glorious Saint Patrick (No. 1)Sister AgnesFrom a Slovak HymnalArr. by N. A. M.Maestoso1.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 strongAgainst 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 147Page 148

No. 97SAINTS, St. PatrickHail, glorious Saint Patrick (No.2)Sister AgnesAncient Irish MelodyArr. by N. A. M.Maestoso1.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 strongAgainst 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 149Page 150

No. 98SAINTS, St. PeterSeek ye a Patron to defend?Si vis Patronum quaerereTranslated by Father CaswallNicola A. Montani1.Seek ye a patron to defendYour cause? then, one and all,Without delay upon the PrinceOf the Apostles call.RefrainBlest holder of the heav'nly Keys!Thy pray'rs we all implore;Unlock to us the sacred barsOf Heav'n's eternal door.2.By penitential tears thou didstThe path of life regain:Teach us with thee to weep our sinsAnd wash away their stain.3.The Angel touch'd thee and forthwithThy chains from off thee fellOh loose us from the subtle coilsThat link us close with Hell.4.Firm Rock wheron the Church is basedPillar that cannot bendWith strength endue us; and the FaithFrom heresy defend.Page 151Page 152

No. 99SAINTS, St. PaulLead us, great teacher PaulTranslated from the LatinFrom a Slovak HymnalSlowly1.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. 100SAINTS, St. Anthony of PaduaIf great wonders thou desirest(Si quaeris)Translated by Father Aylward, O. P.Melody from a Slovak HymnalAndante moderato1.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 witnessOf 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 FatherAnd to His coequal Son,To the Holy Ghost resplendent;One in Three--Three in One;Praise we Father, Son and SpiritWhile eternal ages run.Page 154Page 155

No. 101SAINTS, St. John Baptist De La SalleGlorious PatronSr. MercedesJ. Lewis Browne1.Glorious Patron! Low before TheeKneel 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 PermissionPage 156Page 157

No. 102SAINTS, St, Francis of AssisiBlessed Francis, holy FatherPatron of Franciscan TertiariesFrom the Fransciscan ManualFrom a Slovak HymnalArr by N. A. M.Con Anima1.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 theeOn thy hands and feet and side:Bless thy children, holy Francis,With those wounded hands of thine,From thy glorious throne in heavenWhere 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 virtueBy 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 footstepsTill 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 158Page 159

No. 103SAINTS, St. John the EvangelistSaint of the Sacred HeartFather FaberNicola A. MontaniAndante1.Saint of the Sacred Heart,Sweet teacher of the Word;Partner of Mary's woesAnd fav'rite of thy Lord!Thou to whom grace was giv'nTo stand where Peter fell,Whose heart could brook the CrossOf Him it loved so well!2.We know not all thy gifts;But this Christ bids us see,That He Who so loved allFound more to love in thee.When the last evening came,Thy head was on His Breast,Pillowed on earth where nowIn heav'n the Saints find rest.3.Dear Saint I stand far offWith 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 beWhere He allows thy head.4.The gifts He gave to theeHe gave thee to impart;And I, too, claim with theeHis 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 160Page 161

No. 104SAINTS, St. Jeanne d' ArcThe Maid of France, with visioned eyesRt. Rev. Msgr. H. T. Henry(Written expressly for the St. Gregory Hymnal, all rights reserved)Ancient French MelodyA traditional Catholic melody (Provencal Noel) known as "Marche dei Rei"words of which are attributed to King Rene. The Noel, over two centuriesold, 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 ParadiseAnd Voices bore a hidden wordThat only by her ear was heard.RefrainO blessed Maid, the chant we raiseThat tells the meaning of thy praise:Thou teachest us the lesson grandOf love for God and Fatherland.2.The Visions and the Voices spokeA wondrous message: "Break the yokeThat 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 lampTo 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 standOf love for God and Fatherland.Page 162Page 163

No. 105SAINTS, St. CeciliaLet the deep organ swell the layRev. C. PiseNicola. A. MontaniMarcato1.Let the deep organ swell the lay,In honor of this festive day;Let the harmonious choirs proclaimCecilia'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 combineWith voice, to praise the Lamb divine,Cecilia, with a two-fold crownAdorned in Heav'n, we pray look downUpon thy fervent votaries hereAnd harken to their humble pray'r.Page 164Page 165

No. 106SAINTS, St. AgnesSweet Agnes, Holy ChildAnonymousMelody from a Slovak HymnalArr. by N. A. M.Andante religioso1.Sweet Agnes, holy child,All purity,Oh, may we undefiled,Be pure as thee:Ready our blood to shedForth as the martyrs led.The path of pain to tread,And die like thee.2.O gentle patronessOf holy youth,Ask God all those to blessWho love the truth:Oh, guide us on our wayUnto th'eternal day,With hearts all pure and gay,Dear Saint, like thine.3.Look down and hear our pray'rFrom realms above,Show us thy tender care,Thy guiding love:Oh, keep us in thy sight,Till in th'unclouded lightOf Heav'n's pure vision brightWe dwell with thee.Page 166

No. 107SAINTS, St. UrsulaAfar upon a foreign shoreAncient Breton MelodyArr. by N. A. MAndante religioso1.Afar upon a foreign shoreA martyr's crown thy love did win,Thy life, thy death to Jesus giv'n,With Him to reign forevermoreRefrainHail 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 wayGod'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 167Page 168

No. 108SAINTS, St. Vincent de PaulO blessed Father sent by GodFather FaberNicola A. MontaniModerato1.O blessed Father! Sent by GodHis 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 fillWith mercy's oil and wine.2.Thy miracles are works of love,Thy greatest is to makeRoom in a day for toils that weeksIn other men would take.All cries of suff'ring thro' the earthUpon thy mercy call,As tho' thou wert, like God himself,A Father unto all.3.Dear Saint not in the wildernessThy 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 stealthThy hand and heart were felt.4.For charity anointed theeO'er want and woe and pain;And she hath crowned thee emperorOf all her wide domain.Vincent! Like Mother Mary, thouArt no one's patron saint;Eyes to the blind, health to the sick,And life to those who faint.Page 169Page 170

No. 109SAINTS, Feasts of VirginsDear Crown of all the Virgin-choirJesu, corona VirginumFor Unison, or Two-Part Chorus of Equal VoicesTranslated by Father CaswallP. PielModerato1.Dear Crown of all the Virgin-choirThat 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 handScatt'ring immortal graces round.3.And still whatever Thou dost bendThy 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. 110SAINTS, Feasts of ApostlesNow let the earth with joy resoundExsultet orbis gaudiisTranslated by Father CaswallLachmannov SpevnicekArr. 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 raiseThe 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 seePrepared 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. 111ANGELSHark! hark! my soulThe Pilgrims of the NightFather FaberNicola A. MontaniModerato (alla breve)1.Hark! Hark! My soul! Angelic songs are swellingO'er earth's green fields and ocean's wave-beat shore;How sweet the truth those blessed strains are tellingOf that new life where sin shall be no more!RefrainAngels 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 173Page 174

No. 112ANGELSDear Angel! ever at my sideThe Guardian AngelFather FaberNicola A. MontaniSemplice1.Dear angel! Ever at my side,How loving must thou be,To leave thy home in Heav'nTo guide a sinful child like me.2.Thy beautiful and shining face,I see not, tho' so near;The sweetness of thy soft low voiceToo 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! nowMore 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 castUpon th'eternal shore.Page 175

No. 113THE HOLY SOULSHelp, Lord, the Souls which Thou hast madeThe Faithful departedCardinal NewmanFrom a Slovak HymnalArr. by N. A. M.Andante1.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 onResigned in heart and will,Until The high behest is done,And justice has its fill.3.For daily falls, for pardoned crimeThey joy to undergoThe 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 awayDisfigurement and stain.5.Oh, by their fire of love, not lessIn keenness than in flame,Oh, by their very helplessness,Oh, by Thy own great Name.6.Good Jesus, help! Sweet Jesus, aidThe souls to Thee most dear,In prison for the debt unpaidOf sins committed here.Page 176

No. 114THE HOLY SOULSYe Souls of the FaithfulO vos fideles animaeTr. by Father Caswall from an Italian Hymn BookArr. by N. A. M.Moderato1.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 flyFrom 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. 115THE HOLY SOULSO turn to Jesus, Mother, turnFather FaberFrom a Slovak HymnalArr. by N. A. M.Lento1.O turn to Jesus, Mother! Turn,And call Him by His tenderest names;Pray for Holy Souls that burnThis 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 appearsAn age while glory is delayed.4.O Mary, let thy Son no moreHis 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 madeThose pray'rs His law of charity.Page 178

No. 116THE HOLY SOULSUnto him, for whom this dayRecessionalRt. Rev. Msgr. H. T. Henry, Litt. D.Nicola A. MontaniAndante religioso (non troppo lento)1.Unto him, for whom, this day;Juste judex ultionisWe in love and pity pray;Donum fac remissionisRefrainPie 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 fightInter oves locum praesta,Lead Him on to Heaven's lightStatuens in parte dextra.Page 179

No. 117THE HOLY SOULSOut of the depthsDe ProfundisS. WebbeWith devotion1.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 standThat searching eye of Thine, and chast'ning hand?2.Oh, bear our pray'rs and sighs, Redeemer blest,And grant Thy holy souls eternal restAnd 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. 118HEAVENJerusalem the GoldenUrbs Sion aureaBernard of ClunyJ. GrabowskiTranslated by J. M. NealeArr. by N. A. M.Con Moto1.Jerusalem the Golden,With milk and honey blest,Beneath thy contemplationSink heart and voice opprest;I know not--Oh, I know notWhat 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 blessedAre 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 LeaderHave conquered in the fight,For ever and for everAre clad in robes of white.4.O sweet and blessed country,The home of God's elect!O sweet and blessed countryThat eager hearts expect!Jesu, in mercy bring usTo that dear land of rest;Who art, with God the Father,And Spirit, ever blest.Page 181Page 182

No. 119HEAVENJerusalem, my happy homeL. Anderson, S. J.From an Italian HymnalModrato (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 coldBut pleasure ev'ry way.4.Jerusalem, Jerusalem,God grant I once may seeThy endless joys, and of the same,Partaker, aye to be.Page 183

No. 120HEAVENO Paradise! O Paradise!Father FaberFrom a Slovak HymnalArr. by N. A. M.Moderato1.O Paradise! O Paradise!Who doth not crave for rest?Who would not seek the happy land,Where they that loved are blest:RefrainWhere 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 freeWhere 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 earthAs on thy spotless shore;5.O Paradise! O Paradise!I greatly long to seeThe special place my dearest LordIn love prepares for me;Page 184Page 185

No. 121THE CHURCHFaith of our FathersFideles ad mortemFather FaberNicola. A. MontaniMaestoso, ben marcato1.Faith of our Fathers: living stillIn spite of dungeon, fire and sword;Oh, how our hearts beat high with joyWhene'er we hear that glorious word.RefrainFaith 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 loveBoth friend and foe in all our strife:And preach thee too, as love knows howBy kindly words and virtuous life:Page 186Page 187

No. 122THE CHURCHLong Live the PopeHymn for the PopeRt. Rev. Msgr. Hugh T. Henry, Litt. D.H. G. GanssMaestoso1.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 188Page 189

No. 123THE CHURCHBlest is the FaithFather FaberNicola A. MontaniMaestoso1.Blest is the Faith, divine and strongOf thanks and praise and endless fountain,Whose life is one perpetual song,High up the Saviour's holy mountain.RefrainOh, 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 Maiden2.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 loveAught that earth gives of best and brightest;Whose raptures thrill like saints' above,Most when its earthly gifts are lightest.Page 190Page 191

No. 124FOR CHILDRENHear Thy Children, gentle JesusFather StanfieldM. HaydnArr. by N. A. M.Animato1.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 AngelsKeep 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 192Page 193

No. 125FOR CHILDRENLittle King, so fair and sweetSchool HymnS.N.D.From a Slovak HymnalArr. by N. A. M.Unison1.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 blessAll 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 thingWhich 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 welcomingTo Thine own, O little King.Page 194Page 195

No. 126FOR CHILDRENThe Infant JesusWhen Blossoms flowered 'mid the snowsA Christmas CarolFor Unison Chorus(Gesu Bambino)Frederick H. MartensPietro A. YonCopyright 1917 by J. Fischer & Bro.By permission of J. Fischer & Bro. Owners of CopyrightBritish Copyright SecuredAndante mosso1.When blossoms flowered 'mid the snowsUpon a winter night,Was born the Child, the Christmas Rose,The King of Love and Light.The angels sang, the shepherds sangThe grateful earth rejoiced;And at His blessed birth the starsTheir exultation voiced.RefrainO 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 glowsTo 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 cameThat we with Him might dwell.Page 196Page 197

No. 127FOR CHILDRENThe Infant JesusDear little One! how sweet Thou artChristmasFor additional Children's Hymn see No. 87Father FaberNicola A. MontaniAndante1.Dear little One! How sweet Thou art,Thine eyes, how bright they shine;So bright, they almost seem to speakWhen Mary's look meets Thine!2.How faint and feeble is Thy cry,Like plaint of harmless dove,When Thou dost murmur in Thy SleepOf sorrow and of love.3.When Mary bids Thee sleepThou 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 faceSo 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 earthAdore Thee with their fears.Page 198

No. 128HOLY COMMUNIONActs of Faith, Hope and ContritionGreat God, whatever through Thy ChurchFrom a Slovak HymnalMaestoso1. FaithGreat God, whatever thro' Thy ChurchThou 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 ThouDost tell me to believe.2. HopeMy God, I firmly hope in Thee,For Thou art great and good;Thou gavest us Thine only SonTo die upon the Rood.I hope thro' Him for grace to liveAs Thy commandments teach,And thro' Thy mercy, when I dieThe joys of Heav'n to reach.3. LoveWith all my heart and soul and strength,I love Thee, O my Lord,For Thou art perfect, and all thingsWere made by Thy blest Word.Like me to Thine own image made,My neighbor Thou didst make,And as I love myself, I loveMy neighbor for Thy sake.4. ContritionMost Holy God, my very soulWith grief sincere is mov'd,Because I have offended Thee,Whom I should e'er have lov'd.Forgive me, Father; I am nowResolved to sin no more,And by Thy holy grace to shunWhat made me sin before.Page 199Page 200

No. 129HOLY COMMUNIONO Lord, I am not worthyNicola A. MontaniLento con espressione1.O Lord, I am not worthyThat 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 SpiritUnworthy tho' I bePrepare me to receive HimAnd trust the Word to me.Page 201

No. 130HOLY COMMUNIONJesus, Thou art comingActs before CommunionFrom a Slovak HymnalModerato1.Jesus Thou art coming,Holy as Thou artThou the God who made me,To my sinful heart.Jesus, I believe itOn Thy only word;Kneeling I adore TheeAs 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 sorryI have caused Thee pain;I will never, never,Wound Thy Heart again.3. TrustPut 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 DesireDearest 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  PetitionAh! What gift or present,Jesus, can I bring?I have nothing worthyOf 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, JesusHelp to do Thee wrong.Take my heart, and fill itFull of love for Thee;All I have I give Thee,Give Thyself to me.Page 202Page 203

No. 131HOLY COMMUNIONJesus, Jesus come to meHymn before CommunionFor additional Communion Hymns see Nos. 49, 51, 54, and Hymns in honorof the Blessed Sacrament. See also "Acts," Nos. 128, 129, 130, 145,Tr. Sister Jeanne MarieTraditional MelodySlowly1.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. 132CONFIRMATIONMy God, accept my heart this dayM. BridgesNicola. A. MontaniSlowly with devotion1.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 faceAnd worship at Thy throne.4.May the dear blood, once shed for me,My best atonement prove;That I from first to last may beThe purchase of Thy love!5.Let ev'ry thought, and work, and word,To Thee be ever giv'nThen life shall be Thy service, Lord,And death the gate of heav'n!Page 205

No. 133MISSIONSJesus, my Lord! behold at length the timeAct of ContritionBishop ChadwickTraditional MelodyModerato1.Jesus, my Lord! Behold at length the timeWhen 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 costSuffer 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 feetLike Magdalene, forgiveness I entreat.Oh pardon me, Jesus: Thy mercy I implore;I will never more offend Thee;Page 206

No. 134MISSIONSGod of mercy and compassionRev. E. VaughanNicola A. MontaniModerato1.God of mercy and compassion!Look with pity upon me;Father! Let me call Thee Father,'Tis Thy child returns to Thee.RefrainJesus, 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 abandonedRight and claim to Heav'n above,Where the Saints rejoice foreverIn 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. 135GENERALJesus, ever-loving SaviourHymn for a Happy DeathFranz SchubertArr. 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 approachingFills 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 JesusDying, tortued and reviled.Jesus! Jesus!Send Thy Mother to console me:Mary, help Thy guilty child!4.Jesus, when the cruel anguishDying on the shameful tree,All abandoned by Thy Father,Thuo didst writhe in agony.Jesus! Jesus!By these three long hours of sorrowThou 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 208Page 209

No. 136GENERAL, The Holy FamilyHappy we who thus unitedRev. E. Vaughan"Ave Virgo" 15th Century melodyArr. by N. A. M.Allegro moderato1.Happy we, who thus unitedJoin 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 usTo the "Holy Family."2.Jesus, Whose almighty biddingAll created things fulfill,Lives on earth in meek subjectionTo His earthly parents' will.Sweetest Infant, make us patientAnd obedient for Thy sake,Each us to be chaste and gentle,All our stormy passions break.3.Mary! thou alone were chosenVirgin Mother of thy Lord:Thou didst guide the earthly footstepsOf the Great Incarnate Word.Dearest Mother! Make us humble;For thy Son will take His restIn the poor and lowly dwellingOf a humble sinner's breast.4.Joseph! Thou wert called the fatherOf thy Maker and thy Lord;Thine it was to save thy SaviourFrom the cruel Herod's sword.Suffer us to call thee father;Show to us a father's love;Lead us safe thro' ev'ry dangerTill we meet in heav'n above.Page 210Page 211

No. 137GENERAL, The Rosary, The Glorious MysteriesBy the first bright Easter DayFor the Joyful Mysteries see Hymn No. 86C. M. CaddellFrom a Slovak HymnalArr. by N. A. M.Allegro moderato1. The ResurrectionBy the first bright Easter day,When the stone was rolled away;By the glory round Thee shedAt Thy rising from the dead.RefrainKing of Glory, hear our cry;Make us soon Thy joy to see,Where enthroned in majestyCountless angels sing to Thee.2. The AscensionBy Thy parting blessing giv'n,As Thou didst ascend to Heav'n,By the cloud of living lightThat received Thee out of sight.3. The Descent of the Holy GhostBy the rushing sound of mightComing down from heaven's height;By the cloven tongues of fire,Holy Ghost, our hearts inspire.4. The Assumption of our LadySee 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 LadyMary reigns upon the thronePreordained for her alone;Saints and angels round her sing,Mother of our God and King.Page 212Page 213

No. 138GENERAL, Evening HymnSweet Saviour! bless us ere we goFather FaberNicola A. MontaniAndante ma non troppo1.Sweet Saviour! Bless us ere we go;Thy word into our minds instill;And make our lukewarm hearts to glowWith lowly love and fervent will.RefrainThro' life's long dayand 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 waysTrue absolution and release;And bless us more than in past daysWith 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 214Page 215

No. 139GENERAL, Evening HymnAs fades the glowing orb of dayJam sol recedit igneusTranslated by T. J. PotterS. Webbe (1740-1816)Moderato1.As fades the glowing orb of day,To Thee, great source of light, we pray;Blest Three in One, to ev'ry heartThy 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. 140GENERAL, Evening HymnWhen day's shadows lengthenMane nobiscum, quoniam ad vesperascitDr. F. G. LeeTraditional MelodyArr. by N. A. M.Andante1.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 gatherIn 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 mansionsGive me soon a place;That unveiled in splendorI 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 meOn that unknown shore;For in death He conquered,And can die no more.His Hand guards and guides meTo 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 triumphRound about the throne.Page 217Page 218

No. 141GENERAL, The Praise of GodPraise we our God with joyProcessionalCanon OakeleyNicola A. MontaniAllegro maestoso (with well-marked rhythm)1.Praise we our God with joyAnd gladness never ending;Angels and Saints with usTheir grateful voices blending.He is our Father dear,O'erfilled with Father's love;Mercies unsought, unknownHe 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 armThe bonds of sin doth break,And to our burden'd hearthsIn words of peace doth speak.3.Bleeding, we lay, but HeWith soothing bands hath bound us;Dark was our path, but HeHath poured His light around us;Graces in copious streamsFrom 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 219Page 220

No. 142GENERALPraise to the Holiest in the heightDream of GerontiusProcessionalCardinal NewmanNicola A. MontaniWith spirit1.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 fightAnd to the rescue came.3.O wisest love! That flesh and bloodWhich did in Adam fail,Should strive afresh against the foe;Should strive and should prevail;4.And that a higher gift than graceShould flesh and blood refine,God's Presence and His very Self,And Essence all divine.5.O gen'rous love! The He who smoteIn man for man the foe,The double agony in manFor man should undergo;6.And in the garden secretly,And on the Cross on High,Should teach His brethren and inspireTo suffer and to die.Page 221Page 222

No. 143GENERALLord, for tomorrow and its needs("Just for today")Sister M. XavierNicola A. MontaniSlowly1.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. 144GENERALWhy art thou sorrowful?The Remembrance of MercyFather FaberS. M. YennModerato1.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 downWith 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 224Page 225

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