60 A SONG OF THE CHURCH
This canticle should be recited without pause.
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We praise you, O God: we acclaim you as the Lord; |
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All creation worships you: the Father everlasting. |
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To you all angels, all the powers of heaven: the cherubim and seraphim, sing in endless praise, |
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Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might: heaven and earth are full of your glory. |
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The glorious company of apostles praise you: the noble fellowship of prophets praise you. |
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The white-robed army of martyrs praise you: throughout the world, the holy Church acclaims you. |
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Father, of majesty unbounded: your true and only Son, worthy of all praise, the Holy Spirit, advocate and guide. |
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You, Christ, are the King of glory: the eternal Son of the Father. |
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When you took our flesh to set us free: you humbly chose the virgin’s womb. |
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You overcame the sting of death: and opened the kingdom of heaven to all believers. |
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You are seated at God’s right hand in glory: we believe that you will come to be our judge. |
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Come then, Lord, and help your people, bought with the price of your own blood: and bring us with your saints to glory everlasting. |