Lucis largitor

Lucis largitor splendide (ante saec. VI)

Meter: 8.8.8.8

Melody: e c d f ef g f e

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Latinam Lucis largitor splendide, cuius sereno lumine post lapsa noctis tempora dies refusus panditur, Tu verus mundi lucifer, non is qui parvi sideris venturae lucis nuntius angusto fulget lumine. Sed toto sole clarior, lux ipse totus et dies, interna nostri pectoris illuminans praecordia. Evincat mentis castitas quae caro cupit arrogans, sanctumque puri corporis delubrum servet Spiritus. Sit, Christe, rex piisime, tibi Patrique gloria cum Spiritu Paraclito in semptierna saecula. Amen.

English O Splendid Giver of Light whose, with serene light, after the lapsed times of night, restored day is spread out, Thou are the world's true light-bearer. not he who is the lesser star: the approaching light's herald shines forth with scanty light. But brighter than the whole sun, this very light is entire and the day, illuminating the aspects internal of our hearts. May chastity of the mind overcome those things the arrogant flesh desires, and may the holy shrine of the pure body serve the Spirit. May it be, O Christ, king most loving, and to Thee Father: Glory! with the Spirit Paraclete in everlasting ages. Amen.