Veni Creator
Schola Regina Lyrics
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Mentes tuorum visita,
Imple superna gratia
Quae tu creasti pectora.
Qui diceris Paraclitus,
Altissimi donum Dei.
Fons vivus, ignis, caritas
Tu septiformis munere,
Digitus paternae dexterae.
Tu rite promissum Patris,
Sermone ditans guttura.
Accende lumen sensibus
Infunde amorem cordibus,
Infirma nostri corporis
Virtute firmans perpeti.
Hostem repellas longius
Pacemque dones protinus;
Ductore sic te praevio
Vitemus omne noxium.
Per te sciamus da Patrem,
Noscamus atque Filium;
Teque utriusque Spiritum
Credamus omni tempore.
Deo Patri sit gloria,
Et Filio, qui a mortuis
Surrexit, ac Paraclito
In saeculorum saecula.
Amen.
The song "Veni Creator" is a hymn that is sung in liturgical services and is believed to be written by Rabanus Maurus, a medieval Christian theologian and archbishop. The first stanza of the hymn is a call to the Holy Spirit, the creator of all things, to come and visit the minds of his people, and to fill them with heavenly grace which he had created in their souls. The second stanza identifies the Holy Spirit as the "Paraclitus" (or Comforter) and the most precious gift of God. He is described as a fountain of living water, fire, charity, and spiritual anointment that has the power to sanctify and strengthen the hearts and minds of his people.
The third stanza emphasizes the sevenfold gift of the Holy Spirit: wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord. The stanza also portrays the Holy Spirit as the finger of the Father, who has promised to send his Comforter to enlighten and enrich the souls of his people. The fourth stanza is a prayer to the Holy Spirit to kindle the light of understanding in our minds, infuse the love of God in our hearts, and heal the weaknesses of our bodies with supernatural strength. The fifth stanza is a plea to the Holy Spirit to protect us from the snares of the enemy, and to grant us peace and guidance throughout our lives.
Overall, "Veni Creator" is a beautiful hymn that celebrates the power and grace of the Holy Spirit, encouraging us to open our hearts to his wisdom and love.
Line by Line Meaning
Veni, creator, Spiritus,
Come, Creator Spirit,
Mentes tuorum visita,
Visit the minds of your people
Imple superna gratia
Fill them with heavenly grace
Quae tu creasti pectora.
Which you have created in their hearts.
Qui diceris Paraclitus,
You who are called the Paraclete,
Altissimi donum Dei.
The most High Gift of God.
Fons vivus, ignis, caritas
Living fountain, fire, love,
Et spiritalis unctio.
And spiritual anointing.
Tu septiformis munere,
You, whose sevenfold gifts,
Digitus paternae dexterae.
Are the finger of the Father's right hand.
Tu rite promissum Patris,
You who fulfill the promise made by the Father,
Sermone ditans guttura.
And enrich the tongues with your word.
Accende lumen sensibus
Kindle the light in our senses,
Infunde amorem cordibus,
Infuse love into our hearts,
Infirma nostri corporis
Strengthen the weakness of our bodies,
Virtute firmans perpeti.
Steadfastly confirming us by your virtue.
Hostem repellas longius
Repel our adversaries to a distance,
Pacemque dones protinus;
And immediately give us peace;
Ductore sic te praevio
So led by you, we may avoid every peril.
Vitemus omne noxium.
May we know you as the Father,
Per te sciamus da Patrem,
May we know you also as the Son,
Noscamus atque Filium;
And may we believe in you as the Spirit
Teque utriusque Spiritum
Of both the Father and the Son.
Credamus omni tempore.
May we believe in you always.
Deo Patri sit gloria,
Glory be to God the Father,
Et Filio, qui a mortuis
And to the Son who from the dead
Surrexit, ac Paraclito
Rose again, and to the Paraclete
In saeculorum saecula.
Be everlasting glory for ages of ages.
Amen.
Amen.
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