Category Archives: Non-English Hymns

Audi Nos Rex Christe

Posted on May 15, 2024 by Noah

This is the text of this hymn as it appears in Neale’s collection of Latin hymns, Hymni Ecclesiæ (1851) where it is listed under the header “Cantus Peregrinatorum”: Audi nos Rex Christe;Audi nos, Domine,Et viam nostram dirige!Deus, miserere;Deus miserereEt viam … Continue reading →

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O Christ, Our King, Give Ear!

Posted on May 15, 2024 by Noah

This is the original text of this hymn as it appears in the Mediaeval Hymns and Sequences (1851). Neale includes the following note above the text of the hymn: “A song of Pilgrims, published by M. du Méril from a … Continue reading →

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Nun Danket Alle Gott

Posted on May 14, 2024 by Noah

This is the text of the hymn as it appears in Versuch Eines Allgemeinen Evangelischen Gesang und Gebetbuchs zum Kirchen und Hausgebrauche (1833), which is the hymnal from which Catherine Winkworth tended to make her translations: Nun danket alle GottMit … Continue reading →

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Jesus, Thou Joy Of Loving Hearts!

Posted on February 14, 2024 by Noah

This hymn is cento of “Iesu Dulcis Memoria” and not a full translation. This is the original text of this hymn as it appears in the The Sabbath Hymn Book (1858) where it is listed under the header “Delight in … Continue reading →

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Jesus, Still Lead On

Posted on February 13, 2024 by Noah

This is the original text as it appears in Hymns from the Land of Luther (1854): Jesus, still lead on,Till our rest be won!And although the way be cheerless,We will follow, calm and fearless;Guide us by Thy handTo our Fatherland. … Continue reading →

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Jesu! Geh Voran

Posted on February 13, 2024 by Noah

This is the original text of this hymn as it appears in  Gesangbuch Zum Gebrauch Der Evangelischen Brüdergemeinen (1778). According to John Julian in the Dictionary of Hymnology, this hymn is a cento of two hymns by Nikolaus von Zinzendorf: “Seelenbräutigam … Continue reading →

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Hail That Head All Torn And Wounded

Posted on January 30, 2024 by Noah

This is the text of this hymn as it appears in Church Hymns (1871) where it is listed under General Hymns: Hail that Head all torn and wounded,With the crown of thorns surrounded,Hail that Face all marred and pale;Hail that … Continue reading →

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Christ, Above All Glory Seated!

Posted on November 7, 2023 by Noah

This hymn is used for Matins/Office of Readings on the Solemnity of the Ascension in both Forms of the Roman Breviary. This hymn was also used for Vespers & Matins on the Solemnity of the Ascension in the Sarum Breviary. … Continue reading →

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Blessed City, Heavenly Salem (Benson)

Posted on October 18, 2023 by Noah

This hymn is a translation of a lengthy Latin hymn for the Dedication of a Church which is historically divided into two hymns in the various breviaries in which it appears. Fr. Britt indicates these are originally one hymn. Part … Continue reading →

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Einst Fahren Wir Vom Vaterlande

Posted on September 21, 2023 by Noah

This is the original text of this hymn as it appears in Albert Knapp’s Christliche Gedichte (1829) where it is listed under the heading “Fahrt mit Jesu”: Einst fahren wir vom Vaterlande Auf Schiffen weit in’s Meer hinaus, Bertrennet sind … Continue reading →

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