The St. Gregory Hymnal and Catholic Choir Book Part 88

R. Et clamor meus ad te veniat.

V. Dominus Vobisc.u.m.

R. Et c.u.m Spiritu tuo. (Oremus etc.) Amen.

Note: During the Confirmation, Choir may sing appropriate Hymns: Veni Sancte Spiritus, Veni Creator, Magnificat, etc. After the recitation of the Creed, "The Lord's Prayer" and "Hail Mary" English Hymns may be sung.

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Confirma hoc Deus

(Sung after Confirmation, at the was.h.i.+ng of hands) J. Rheinberger Arr. by N. A. M.

Lento

Confirma hoc Deus, quod operatus es in n.o.bis, a tempo sancto tuo quod est in Jerusalem.

Gloria Patri, et Filio: et Spiritui Sancto Sicut erat in principio, et nunc, et semper: et in saecula saeculorum. Amen.

RESPONSES

V. Ostende n.o.bis, etc.

R. Et salutare tuum da n.o.bis.

V. Domine exaudi, etc.

R. Et clamor meus ad te veniat.

V. Dominus vobisc.u.m R. Et c.u.m Spiritu tuo.

Ceremonies may terminate with singing of "Te Deum" (No. 284) For the responses, at the Pontifical Blessing See No. 259-(11)

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Ecce Sacerdos

Stadler Arr. for unison or four part chorus by N. A. M.

Allegro maestoso

Ecce Sacerdos magnus, qui in diebus suis placuit Deo: Ideo jurejurando fecit illum Dominus crescere in plebem suam.

Benedictionem omnium gentium dedit illi, et testamentum suum confirmavit super caput ejus.

Gloria Patri, et Filio, et Spiritui Sancto.

Ideo jurejurando fecit illum Dominus crescere in plebem suam.

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FOR THE POPE

Oremus pro Pontifice

Unison two or four part chorus Fr. Schubert Arr. by N. A. M.

Andante (alla breve)

Oremus pro Pontifice nostro Benedicte; Dominus conservet eum, et vivificet eum, et beatum faciat eum in terra, et non tradat eum in animam inimicorum ejus.

V. Fiat ma.n.u.s tua super virum dexterae tuae.

R. Et super filium hominis quem confirmasti tibi.

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Christus Vincit, Christus Regnat

Ancient French Melody Arr. by N. A. M.

Maestoso

Christus vincit, Christus regnat, Christus imperat.

This melody dates from the year 1080. It was sung at the closing of the Council called by order of William the Conqueror. Gregory VII was Pope and Philip I King of France. To this day, in the Cathedral of Rouen it is customary to render this chant on all solemn Pontifical feasts.

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