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Psalmus 109

Ye men of Galilee, * why stand ye gazing up into heaven? This same Jesus, Which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner, alleluia.

The Lord said to my Lord: * Sit thou at my right hand:

  1. Donec ponam inimícos tuos, * scabéllum pedum tuórum.

    2. Until I make thy enemies * thy footstool.

  2. Virgam virtútis tuæ emíttet Dóminus ex Sion: * domináre in médio inimicórum tuórum.

    3. The Lord will send forth the sceptre of thy power out of Sion: * rule thou in the midst of thy enemies.

  3. Tecum princípium in die virtútis tuæ in splendóribus sanctórum: * ex útero ante lucíferum génui te.

    4. With thee is the principality in the day of thy strength: in the brightness of the saints: * from the womb before the day star I begot thee.

  4. Jurávit Dóminus, et non pœnitébit eum: * Tu es sacérdos in ætérnum secúndum órdinem Melchísedech.

    5. The Lord hath sworn, and he will not repent: * Thou art a priest for ever according to the order of Melchisedech.

  5. Dóminus a dextris tuis, * confrégit in die iræ suæ reges.

    6. The Lord at thy right hand * hath broken kings in the day of his wrath.

  6. Judicábit in natiónibus, implébit ruínas: * conquassábit cápita in terra multórum.

    7. He shall judge among nations, he shall fill ruins: * he shall crush the heads in the land of many.

  7. De torrénte in via bibet: * proptérea exaltábit caput.

    8. He shall drink of the torrent in the way: * therefore shall he lift up the head.

  8. Glória Patri, et Fílio, * et Spirítui Sancto.

    9. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, * and to the Holy Ghost.

  9. Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper, * et in sǽcula sæculórum. Amen.

    10. As it was in the beginning, is now, * and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Ye men of Galilee, * why stand ye gazing up into heaven? This same Jesus, Which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner, alleluia.

Psalmus 110

And while they looked * steadfastly towards heaven, as He went up, they said, alleluia.

I will praise thee, O Lord, with my whole heart; * in the council of the just, and in the congregation.

  1. Magna ópera Dómini: * exquisíta in omnes voluntátes ejus.

    2. Great are the works of the Lord: * sought out according to all his wills.

  2. Conféssio et magnificéntia opus ejus: * et justítia ejus manet in sǽculum sǽculi.

    3. His work is praise and magnificence: * and his justice continueth for ever and ever.

  3. Memóriam fecit mirabílium suórum, † miséricors et miserátor Dóminus: * escam dedit timéntibus se.

    4. He hath made a remembrance of his wonderful works, being a merciful and gracious Lord: * he hath given food to them that fear him.

  4. Memor erit in sǽculum testaménti sui: * virtútem óperum suórum annuntiábit pópulo suo:

    5. He will be mindful for ever of his covenant: * he will shew forth to his people the power of his works.

  5. Ut det illis hereditátem géntium: * ópera mánuum ejus véritas, et judícium.

    6. That he may give them the inheritance of the Gentiles: * the works of his hands are truth and judgment.

  6. Fidélia ómnia mandáta ejus: † confirmáta in sǽculum sǽculi, * facta in veritáte et æquitáte.

    7. All his commandments are faithful: confirmed for ever and ever, * made in truth and equity.

  7. Redemptiónem misit pópulo suo: * mandávit in ætérnum testaméntum suum.

    8. He hath sent redemption to his people: * he hath commanded his covenant for ever.

  8. Sanctum, et terríbile nomen ejus: * inítium sapiéntiæ timor Dómini.

    9. (bow head) Holy and terrible is his name: * the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.

  9. Intelléctus bonus ómnibus faciéntibus eum: * laudátio ejus manet in sǽculum sǽculi.

    10. A good understanding to all that do it: * his praise continueth for ever and ever.

  10. Glória Patri, et Fílio, * et Spirítui Sancto.

    11. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, * and to the Holy Ghost.

  11. Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper, * et in sǽcula sæculórum. Amen.

    12. As it was in the beginning, is now, * and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

And while they looked * steadfastly towards heaven, as He went up, they said, alleluia.

Psalmus 111

He lifted up His Hands, * and blessed them, and was carried up into heaven, alleluia.

Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord: * he shall delight exceedingly in his commandments.

  1. Potens in terra erit semen ejus: * generátio rectórum benedicétur.

    2. His seed shall be mighty upon earth: * the generation of the righteous shall be blessed.

  2. Glória, et divítiæ in domo ejus: * et justítia ejus manet in sǽculum sǽculi.

    3. Glory and wealth shall be in his house: * and his justice remaineth for ever and ever.

  3. Exórtum est in ténebris lumen rectis: * miséricors, et miserátor, et justus.

    4. To the righteous a light is risen up in darkness: * he is merciful, and compassionate and just.

  4. Jucúndus homo qui miserétur et cómmodat, † dispónet sermónes suos in judício: * quia in ætérnum non commovébitur.

    5. Acceptable is the man that sheweth mercy and lendeth: he shall order his words with judgment: * because he shall not be moved for ever.

  5. In memória ætérna erit justus: * ab auditióne mala non timébit.

    6. The just shall be in everlasting remembrance: * he shall not fear the evil hearing.

  6. Parátum cor ejus speráre in Dómino, † confirmátum est cor ejus: * non commovébitur donec despíciat inimícos suos.

    7. His heart is ready to hope in the Lord: his heart is strengthened, * he shall not be moved until he look over his enemies.

  7. Dispérsit, dedit paupéribus: † justítia ejus manet in sǽculum sǽculi, * cornu ejus exaltábitur in glória.

    8. He hath distributed, he hath given to the poor: his justice remaineth for ever and ever: * his horn shall be exalted in glory.

  8. Peccátor vidébit, et irascétur, † déntibus suis fremet et tabéscet: * desidérium peccatórum períbit.

    9. The wicked shall see, and shall be angry, he shall gnash with his teeth and pine away: * the desire of the wicked shall perish.

  9. Glória Patri, et Fílio, * et Spirítui Sancto.

    10. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, * and to the Holy Ghost.

  10. Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper, * et in sǽcula sæculórum. Amen.

    11. As it was in the beginning, is now, * and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

He lifted up His Hands, * and blessed them, and was carried up into heaven, alleluia.

Psalmus 112

Extol the King of kings, * and ascribe praise to God, alleluia.

Praise the Lord, ye children: * praise ye the name of the Lord.

  1. Sit nomen Dómini benedíctum, * ex hoc nunc, et usque in sǽculum.

    2. (bow head) Blessed be the name of the Lord, * from henceforth now and for ever.

  2. A solis ortu usque ad occásum, * laudábile nomen Dómini.

    3. From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same, * the name of the Lord is worthy of praise.

  3. Excélsus super omnes gentes Dóminus, * et super cælos glória ejus.

    4. The Lord is high above all nations; * and his glory above the heavens.

  4. Quis sicut Dóminus, Deus noster, qui in altis hábitat, * et humília réspicit in cælo et in terra?

    5. Who is as the Lord our God, who dwelleth on high: * and looketh down on the low things in heaven and in earth?

  5. Súscitans a terra ínopem, * et de stércore érigens páuperem:

    6. Raising up the needy from the earth, * and lifting up the poor out of the dunghill:

  6. Ut cóllocet eum cum princípibus, * cum princípibus pópuli sui.

    7. That he may place him with princes, * with the princes of his people.

  7. Qui habitáre facit stérilem in domo, * matrem filiórum lætántem.

    8. Who maketh a barren woman to dwell in a house, * the joyful mother of children.

  8. Glória Patri, et Fílio, * et Spirítui Sancto.

    9. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, * and to the Holy Ghost.

  9. Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper, * et in sǽcula sæculórum. Amen.

    10. As it was in the beginning, is now, * and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Extol the King of kings, * and ascribe praise to God, alleluia.

Psalmus 116

While they beheld, * He was taken up, and a cloud received Him in heaven, alleluia.

Praise the Lord, all ye nations: * praise him, all ye people.

  1. Quóniam confirmáta est super nos misericórdia ejus: * et véritas Dómini manet in ætérnum.

    2. For his mercy is confirmed upon us: * and the truth of the Lord remaineth for ever.

  2. Glória Patri, et Fílio, * et Spirítui Sancto.

    3. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, * and to the Holy Ghost.

  3. Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper, * et in sǽcula sæculórum. Amen.

    4. As it was in the beginning, is now, * and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

While they beheld, * He was taken up, and a cloud received Him in heaven, alleluia.

Capitulum Responsorium Versus

Act. 1:1-2

Primum quidem sermónem feci de ómnibus, o Theóphile, † quæ cœpit Iesus fácere et docére usque in diem, * qua præcípiens Apóstolis per Spíritum Sanctum, quos elégit, assúmptus est.

The former treatise I made, O Theophilus, of all things which Jesus began to do and to teach, Until the day on which, giving commandments by the Holy Ghost to the apostles whom he had chosen, he was taken up.


Hymnus

1. Hail, thou who man's Redeemer art, Jesu, the joy of every heart; Great Maker of the world's wide frame, And purest love's delight and flame: 2. What nameless mercy thee o'ercame, To bear our load of sin and shame? For guiltless, thou thy life didst give, That sinful erring man might live. 3. The realms of woe are forced by thee, Its captives from their chains set free; And thou, amid thy ransomed train, At God's right hand dost victor reign. 4. Let mercy sweet with thee prevail, To cure the wounds we now bewail; Oh, bless us with thy holy sight, And fill us with eternal light. 5. Our guide, our way to heavenly rest, Be thou the aim of every breast; Be thou the soother of our tears, Our sweet reward above the spheres. Amen.

Versus


Canticum: Canticum B. Mariæ Virginis

O King of glory, Lord of hosts, * Who hast this day exalted thine Own Self, with great triumph, above all the heavens, leave us not orphans but send unto us the Promise of the Father, even the Spirit of truth, alleluia.

1. My soul + * doth magnify the Lord. 2. And my spirit hath rejoiced * in God my Saviour.

  1. Quia respéxit humilitátem ancíllæ suæ: * ecce enim ex hoc beátam me dicent omnes generatiónes.

    2. Because he hath regarded the humility of his handmaid; * for behold from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.

  2. Quia fecit mihi magna qui potens est: * et sanctum nomen ejus.

    3. Because he that is mighty, hath done great things to me; * and holy is his name.

  3. Et misericórdia ejus a progénie in progénies * timéntibus eum.

    4. And his mercy is from generation unto generations, * to them that fear him.

  4. Fecit poténtiam in bráchio suo: * dispérsit supérbos mente cordis sui.

    5. He hath shewed might in his arm: * he hath scattered the proud in the conceit of their heart.

  5. Depósuit poténtes de sede, * et exaltávit húmiles.

    6. He hath put down the mighty from their seat, * and hath exalted the humble.

  6. Esuriéntes implévit bonis: * et dívites dimísit inánes.

    7. He hath filled the hungry with good things; * and the rich he hath sent empty away.

  7. Suscépit Israël púerum suum, * recordátus misericórdiæ suæ.

    8. He hath received Israel his servant, * being mindful of his mercy:

  8. Sicut locútus est ad patres nostros, * Abraham et sémini ejus in sǽcula.

    9. As he spoke to our fathers, * to Abraham and to his seed for ever.

  9. Glória Patri, et Fílio, * et Spirítui Sancto.

    10. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, * and to the Holy Ghost.

  10. Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper, * et in sǽcula sæculórum. Amen.

    11. As it was in the beginning, is now, * and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

O King of glory, Lord of hosts, * Who hast this day exalted thine Own Self, with great triumph, above all the heavens, leave us not orphans but send unto us the Promise of the Father, even the Spirit of truth, alleluia.

Oratio

Orémus.

Concéde, quǽsumus; omnípotens Deus: † ut, qui hodiérna die Unigénitum tuum, Redemptórem nostrum, ad cælos ascendísse crédimus; * ipsi quoque mente in cæléstibus habitémus.
Per eúndem Dóminum nostrum Iesum Christum Fílium tuum, qui tecum vivit et regnat in unitáte Spíritus Sancti, Deus, * per ómnia sǽcula sæculórum.

Grant, we beseech thee, Almighty God, that just as we do believe thine Only-Begotten Son, our Saviour, to have this day ascended into the heavens, so we may also in heart and mind thither ascend, and with Him continually dwell.
Through the same Jesus Christ, thy Son, Our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, world without end.

Conclusio