Hymn to Rome's patrons: Aurea luce
Ever heard of this beautiful Vespers hymn dedicated to Sts. Peter and Paul?
Our readers might be interested to know of the ancient Benedictine Vespers hymn, Aurea luce (O light of dawn), dedicated to the Apostles of Rome, Sts. Peter and Paul, for their feast day of June 29th.
In addition to providing the Latin text and translation of this striking hymn, we also have below two suggested musical arrangements.
Latin | English |
Aurea luce et decore roseo, |
O light of dawn, O rosy glow, |
Janitor caeli, doctor orbis pariter, |
The heavens' porter, and earth’s sage, |
O felix Roma, quae tantorum principum |
These are your princes, happy Rome! |
Jam, bone Pastor Petre, clemens accipe |
Kind Shepherd, Peter, unto thee was given |
Doctor egregie, Paule, mores instrue, |
O learned Paul, inspire us from above |
Olivae binae pietatis unicae, |
One love, one faith, twin olive trees, |
Sit Trinitati sempiterna gloria, |
Give glory to the Trinity |
Musical arrangements available on YouTube: