O Splendor Aeterni Patris (“Brightness of the Father’s Glory”) The original Latin hymn was composed by Fr. Charles Coffin; it was translated into English by James Russell Woodford. Tune: “All Saints” • 87 87 77
Salve Regina, Mater Misericordiae (“Hail, Holy Queen enthroned above”)
Text by Hermann Contractus, Monk of Reichenau Abbey Tune: “Salve Regina Coelitum” • 88 R
Regina Caeli Laetare (“Be joyful, Mary, heavenly Queen”) “Regina Caeli” was initially a Christmas hymn, but over the centuries it became an Easter hymn; at this point, both text and tune should only be used during Eastertide. Tune: “Regina Caeli Jubila” • 88 R