Ternis ter horis

Ternis ter horis numerus (saec. VIII)

Meter: 8.8.8.8

Melody: e e dc d e f e d

• File:57 Ternis ter.mp3 H.II, p. 57

Latinam Ternis ter horis numerus nobis sacratus panditur, sanctoque Jesu nomine munus precemur veniae. Latronis, en, confessio Christi meretur gratiam; laus nostra vel devotio mercetur indulgetiam. Mors per crucem nunc interit et post tenebras lux redit; horror dehiscat criminum, splendor nitescat mentium. Christum rogamus et Patrem, Christi Patrisque Spiritum, unum potens per omnia, fove precantes, Trinitas. Amen.

English Thrice by threefold hours the number sacred to us is announced, and to the holy name of Jesus let us implore the gift of pardon. Lo! The thief's confession merits Christ's grace; our praise and indeed our devotion may thus obtain indulgence. Death through the cross now perishes and after the darkness light returns; may the horror of our crimes be broken apart may the lustre of our minds begin to shine. Christ we entreat and the Father, and the Spirit of Christ and the Father, One, Powerful, through all, Inflame those imploring Thee, O Trinity. Amen.