Illuminare - Elaine Hagenberg
St. John's Artist Series Chancel Choir and Friends and Chamber Orchestra
Director, Andrew Paulson
From a performance on March 25, 2024.
English Translation:
1. Splendor
Splendor of God's glory,
brings forth light from light,
light of light, light's living spring,
day, all days illuminates.
2. Caritas
Love abounds in all,
from the depths most excellent
to beyond the stars,
and loving toward all,
she has given the highest king
the kiss of peace.
3. Nox
Lord have mercy.
Christ have mercy.
Night and darkness and fog,
confused world and turmoil,
dark gloom tears the earth,
beats and stabs the sun.
4. Munera pacis
Behold, already night and shadows taper off
Light and dawn sparkle and quiver
We humbly beg the Lord through song
Our voices pray:
Though we are guilty, view us with compassion
Banish anguish, bestow health
Grant us everlasting goodness
Give us peace.
John 14:27
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you: not as the world giveth, give I to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
5. Illuminare his
Illuminate those in darkness
and in the shadow of death sit,
direct our footpath in the way of peace.
