Category Archives: English Translation Incomplete

Happy Are They, They That Love God

Posted on October 5, 2017 by Noah

This hymn was used for Vespers on Tuesdays in Ordinary Time in the Paris Breviary (1736).* This is the original text of this hymn as it appears in the Yattendon Hymnal (1899; 1905 edition). This text appears with no substantial … Continue reading →

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‘Tis Not The Blood-Stained Vest Alone

Posted on October 1, 2017 by Noah

This hymn was used as the hymn for Nocturns for the Common of the Just/Righteous in the Paris Breviary (1736). This is the original text of the hymn from John Chandler’s 1837 Hymns of the Primitive Church. ‘Tis not the blood-stained … Continue reading →

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O Christ Who Art Our Pastor’s Lord

Posted on September 30, 2017 by Noah

This hymn was used as the hymn for Lauds in the Common for Bishops in the Paris Breviary (1736). This is the original text of the hymn from John Chandler’s 1837 Hymns of the Primitive Church. O Christ, who art our … Continue reading →

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The Son, Upon His Father’s Throne

Posted on September 30, 2017 by Noah

This hymn was used for Vespers II on the Feast of Sts. Philip and James the Apostles in the Paris Breviary (1736). At the time, this feast was celebrated on May 1. From 1955 to 1969 it was celebrated on … Continue reading →

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The Lord Hath Burst The Bonds Of Death

Posted on September 30, 2017 by Noah

This hymn was used for Vespers I on the Feast of Sts. Philip and James the Apostles in the Paris Breviary (1736). At the time, this feast was celebrated on May 1. From 1955 to 1969 it was celebrated on … Continue reading →

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Heralds Of Christ, To Every Age

Posted on September 30, 2017 by Noah

This hymn was used for Vespers I & II and Nocturns on the Feasts of St. Mark and St. Luke in the Paris Breviary (1736). Cardinal Newman’s Hymni Ecclesiae has it listed for the same hours as the Common of … Continue reading →

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The Law On Sinai’s Fiery Height

Posted on September 30, 2017 by Noah

This hymn was used for Lauds on the Feasts of St. Mark  and St. Luke in the Paris Breviary (1736). Cardinal Newman’s Hymni Ecclesiae has it listed for the same hours as the Common of Evangelists in the Paris Breviary … Continue reading →

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Long Time The Fallen Human Race

Posted on September 30, 2017 by Noah

This hymn was used for Lauds on the Feast of the Annunciation and Incarnation of the Lord in the Paris Breviary (1736). This is the original text of the hymn from John Chandler’s 1837 Hymns of the Primitive Church. Long time … Continue reading →

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Hail! Princes Of The Host Of Heaven

Posted on September 30, 2017 by Noah

This hymn was used as the hymn for Lauds in the Common of the Holy Apostles in the Paris Breviary (1736). This is the original text of the hymn from John Chandler’s 1837 Hymns of the Primitive Church. Hail! Princes of … Continue reading →

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What Feeble Instruments, O Lord

Posted on September 30, 2017 by Noah

This hymn was used as the hymn for Nocturns in the Common of the Holy Apostles in the Paris Breviary (1736). This is the original text of the hymn from John Chandler’s 1837 Hymns of the Primitive Church. What feeble instruments, … Continue reading →

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