[CharlesOConnell]

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Thee, O Christ, the Father’s Splendor
(St. Michael the Warrior Primate)
The Sodalist’s Hymnal, Philadelphia, E. F. MacGonigle, 1887

Tibi Christe Splendor Patris, Rabanus Maurus (c. 776-856) Archbishop of Mainz	Anonymous
1. Thee, O Christ, the Father’s splendor, Life and virtue of the heart, In the presence of the angels Sing we now with tuneful art, Meetly in alternate chorus, Bearing our responsive part. Meetly in alternate chorus, Bearing our responsive part.	2. Thus we praise with veneration All the armies of the sky; Chiefly him, the warrior primate, Of celestial chivalry, Michael, who in princely virtue Cast Abaddon from on high. Michael, who in princely virtue Cast Abaddon from on high.
3. By whose watchful care repelling, King of everlasting grace! Every ghostly adversary, All things evil, all things base, Grant us of Thine only goodness, In Thy paradise a place. Grant us of Thine only goodness, In Thy paradise a place.	4. Laud and honor to the Father, Laud and honor to the Son, Laud and honor to the Spirit, Ever Three, and ever One, Consubstantial*, co-eternal, While unending ages run. Consubstantial, co-eternal, While unending ages run. *(One in Being.The Three Divine Persons are in One Another [#41].) Amen.

[Hebrews 11:6]

A unique contribution, Charles. Many thanks! If you’ll lead, we’ll all sing along....