Veni Redemptor Gentium (4th century)
In addition to providing the Latin version with accent marks, the Saint Jean de Brébeuf Hymnal commissioned English translations from Latin scholars to help congregations appreciate these ancient prayers. Until the Brébeuf Hymnal appeared in 2018, literal translations for many of these hymns had never been made.
Veni Redemptor Gentium (“Savior of the nations, come”)
Translation: William Morton Reynolds
Tune: “Nun Komm Der Heiden Heiland” • 77 77
Veni Redemptor Gentium (“Come, Thou Redeemer of the earth”)
Translation: Dr. John M. Neale
Tune: “O Heiland Reiss” • 88 88 (LM)
Veni Sancte Spiritus (12th century)
This literal translation was created by Fr. Adrian Fortescue.
In addition to providing the Latin version with accent marks, the Saint Jean de Brébeuf Hymnal commissioned English translations from Latin scholars to help congregations appreciate these ancient prayers. Until the Brébeuf Hymnal appeared in 2018, literal translations for many of these hymns had never been made.
Veni Sancte Spiritus (“Holy Spirit, Lord of light”)
Translation: Fr. Edward Caswall, Oratorian
Tune: “Amyot” • 777 D
Veni Sancte Spiritus (“Holy Spirit, Lord of light”)
Translation: Fr. Edward Caswall, Oratorian
Tune: “Champlain” • 777 with Refrain
Veni Sancte Spiritus (“Come into us, Holy Ghost”)
Translation: Historic Roman Catholic Translation • 1651AD
Alongside the Latin—with textual accents—is printed a Roman Catholic (rhyming) translation of great historical interest. The version printed in the Brébeuf Hymnal is quite rare, and we were not able to obtain permission to post excerpts online.
Verbum Supernum Prodiens (1264AD)
In addition to providing the Latin version with accent marks, the Saint Jean de Brébeuf Hymnal commissioned English translations from Latin scholars to help congregations appreciate these ancient prayers. Until the Brébeuf Hymnal appeared in 2018, literal translations for many of these hymns had never been made.
The final two verses are “O Salutaris Hostia.”
Verbum Supernum Prodiens (“The Word proceeding from above”)
Translation: Fr. Dylan Schrader
Tune: “Duguet” • 88 88 (LM)
Verbum Supernum Prodiens (“The Word proceeding from above”)
INCLUDES THE O SALUTARIS HOSTIA
Translation: Fr. Dylan Schrader
Text only—can be used with any 88 88 (LM)
