Veni elécta mea - Virgins no 1

R. Veni, / elécta mea, et ponam in te thronum meum * Quia concupívit Rex spéciem tuam. V. Spécie tua et pulchritúdine tua inténde, † próspere procéde, et regna. R. Quia concupívit Rex spéciem tuam. V. Glória Patri, et Fílio, et Spirítui Sancto. R. Quia concupívit Rex spéciem tuam.

R. Come, O My chosen one, and I will establish My throne in thee;* For the King hath greatly desired thy beauty. V. In thy comeliness and thy beauty, go forward, fare prosperously, and reign. R. For the King hath greatly desired thy beauty. V. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. R. For the King hath greatly desired thy beauty.

LR 216

Used:

Common of virgins (not a martyr) no 1
St Teresa

Sources

Translation source: DO

Text: cf Pss 44:11-12

Chant

LR 216
NR [119]
Gregofacsimil

NRP

Audio

Source notes

007826
Gregorien

P8 for Assumption, plus commons

Notes on the Feast of the Assumption (August 15) - Matins chants

The 1962 breviary provides two versions of the feast, the old and 'new' as options.

The only differences between them however, relate to the hymn (Quem terra pontus aethera in the old version; Surge Iam terris in the new) and readings.

Accordingly, chants for the invitatory, antiphons and responsories can be found in the Liber Responsorialis (pg 373 ff).

The new hymn, which is a new composition, has not been included in the Liber Hymnarius.  It can however be found in the appendix to the Nocturnale Romanum, <<29>>.

The translations (where available) and sources for chants for the responsories for the feast can be found under the label Assumption.  Contributions for the missing translations would be much appreciated!

Vidi speciósam sicut columbam - Assumption No 1

R. Vidi / speciósam sicut colúmbam, ascendéntem désuper rivos aquárum, † cuius inæstimábilis odor erat nimis in vestiméntis eius; * Et sicut dies verni circúmdabant eam flores rosárum et lília convállium. V. Quæ est ista quæ ascéndit per desértum † sicut vírgula fumi ex aromátibus myrrhæ et thuris? R. Et sicut dies verni circúmdabant eam flores rosárum et lília convállium.

R. I saw her, when, fair like a dove, she winged her flight above the rivers of waters. The priceless savour of her perfumes hung heavy in her garments. * And about her it was as the flower of roses in the spring of the year, and lilies of the valleys. V. Who is this that cometh out of the wilderness like a pillar of smoke, perfumed with myrrh and frankincense? R. And about her it was as the flower of roses in the spring of the year, and lilies of the valleys.

LR 376/NR 268*/AM 1200/LH 522

Used:

R/B: Assumption no 1

Sources

Translation source: DO

Text: Songs 3:6, 8/Sirach 50:8

Chant

LR 376
NR 268*
AM 1200
Grego
Liber Hymnarius 522

NRP

Notes

Cantus 007878

P1 (assump); Common of a virgin

CAO (assump): C BEMVHRDFSL

Sicut cedrus exaltáta sum - Assumption no 2

R. Sicut cedrus / exaltáta sum in Líbano, et sicut cypréssus in monte Sion: † quasi myrrha elécta, * Dedi suavitátem odóris. V. Et sicut cinnamomum et bálsamum aromatízans. R. Dedi suavitátem odóris.

R. I was exalted like a cedar in Lebanon, and as a cypress-tree upon Mount Zion. Like the best myrrh; * I yielded a pleasant odour. V. Like cinnamon and sweet balsam. R. I yielded a pleasant odour.

LR 252/NR [165]

Used:

B/R: Assumption no 2

Common of the BVM no 5

Sources

Translation source: DO

Text: Sirach 24:17

Chant

LR 252
NR [165]
Grego

NRP

Notes

007657

P2

Quæ est ista quæ processit - Visitation 2/Assumption 3

R. Quæ est ista, / quæ procéssit sicut sol, et formósa tamquam Ierúsalem? * Vidérunt eam fíliæ Sion, et beátam dixérunt, † et regínæ laudavérunt eam. V. Et sicut dies verni circumdábant eam flores rosárum et lília convállium. R. Vidérunt eam fíliæ Sion, et beátam dixérunt, † et regínæ laudavérunt eam.

R. Who is this that cometh up like the sun? This, comely as Jerusalem? * The daughters of Zion saw her, and called her blessed; the queens also, and they praised her. V. And about her it was as the flower of roses in the spring of the year, and lilies of the valleys. R. The daughters of Zion saw her, and called her blessed; the queens also, and they praised her.

LR 253/NR [165]

Used:

B/R: Assumption no 3

Common of the BVM 6

Sources

Translation source: DO

Text: Songs 6: 8, 9; 3:6

Chant

LR 253
NR [165]
Grego

NRP

Audio

https://youtu.be/M6lg7uLH_4k
https://youtu.be/-j0-MUKHZag

Notes

007455

P4 Ass/Nativity 4/revised = Common of a Virgin

P Nativity BVM 3 (not in Rev)

Super salutem et omnem pulchritudinem - Assumption no 4

R. Super salútem / et omnem pulchritúdinem dilécta es a Dómino, † et Regína caelórum vocári digna es * Gaudent chori angelórum consórtes et concíves nostri. V. Sola namque sine exémplo placuísti fémina Christo. R. Gaudent chori angelórum consórtes et concíves nostri. V. Glória Patri, et Fílio, et Spirítui Sancto. R. Gaudent chori angelórum consórtes et concíves nostri.

R. You are loved by the Lord above health and all beauty, and you are worthy of being called the queen of heaven, the choirs of angels, our fellow citizens and companions, rejoice. V. For you alone have pleased Christ and are without comparison among women. R. The choirs of angels, our fellow citizens and companions, rejoice. V. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. R. The choirs of angels, our fellow citizens and companions, rejoice.

LR 377

Used:

Ben: Assumption no 4

Roman - 

Sources

Translation source: KE   - **draft for comment

Text: Wisdom 7:10; 

Chant

LR 377
Grego (different verse )

Cantus Selectii 1957

Dominican

Notes

P: Wisdom 9
OR (79) - Assp, nat BVM, Wisdom

Albi /TC 44.1- Wisdom; TC 44.2 +Assumption

CAO: Assumption B HR

Ornatam monílibus - Assumption no 5

R. Ornátam / monílibus fíliam Ierúsalem Dóminus concupívit: * Et vidéntes eam fíliæ Sion, beatíssimam prædicavérunt, dicéntes: † Unguéntum effúsum nomen tuum. V. Astitit regína a dextris tuis in vestítu deauráto, circúmdata varietáte. R. Et vidéntes eam fíliæ Sion, beatíssimam prædicavérunt, dicéntes: † Unguéntum effúsum nomen tuum.

R. When the Lord beheld the daughter of Jerusalem adorned with her jewels, He greatly desired her beauty; * And when the daughters of Zion saw her, they cried out that she was most blessed, saying thy name is as ointment poured forth. V. Upon thy right hand did stand the Queen in a vesture of gold wrought about with divers colours. R. And when the daughters of Zion saw her, they cried out that she was most blessed, saying thy name is as ointment poured forth.

LR 253-4/NR [166]

Used:

Assumption no 5

Roman: 5

Common of the BVM 7

Sources

Translation source: DO

Text: 

Ornatam in monilibus filiam ...Isaiah 61:10/ Songs 1:2  

Astitit regina a dextris ...Ps 44 :10

Chant

LR 253-4
NR [166]
Grego
Preces variae 211

NRP

Notes

007340

P5

Beatam me dicent omnes generatiónes...Et misericordia - Assumption no 6, Visitation no 9

R. Beatam / me dicent omnes generatiónes, * Quia fecit mihi Dóminus magna qui potens est, † et sanctum nomen eius. V. Et misericórdia eius a progénie in progénies timéntibus eum. R. Quia fecit mihi Dóminus magna qui potens est, † et sanctum nomen eius.

R. All generations shall call me blessed. * For He that is Mighty, even the Lord, hath done to me great things; and Holy is His Name. V. And His mercy is on them that fear Him, from generation to generation. R. For He that is Mighty, even the Lord, hath done to me great things; and Holy is His Name.

LR 257/NR [172]

Used:

Benedictine: Assumption no 6; Nativity of the BVM no 9, Visitation no 9

Roman: Assumption 5
Common of the BVM 10

Sources

Translation source: DO

Text: Lk 1:48-50

Chant

LR 257
NR [172]
Grego

NRP

Audio

Notes

006172

P5

Beáta es Virgo Maria quæ Dóminum portásti - Common no 3 Assumption no 7

R. Beáta es, / Virgo Maria, quæ Dóminum portásti, Creatórem mundi: * Genuísti qui te fecit, et in ætérnum pérmanes Virgo. V. Ave, Maria, grátia plena; Dóminus tecum. R. Genuísti qui te fecit, et in ætérnum pérmanes Virgo.

R. Blessed art thou, O Virgin Mary, who hast carried the Lord, the Maker of the world. * Thou hast borne Him Who created thee, and thou abidest a virgin for ever. V. Hail, Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with thee. R. Thou hast borne Him Who created thee, and thou abidest a virgin for ever.

LR 249/NR 269*

Used:

Assumption no 7

Roman 6
Common of BVM no 3

Sources

Translation source: DO

Text: non scriptural

Chant

LR 249
NR 269*

NRP

Cantus Selecti

Notes

006163

CAO: C BEMVHRDFSL

Note: P original has 6165: Beata es virgo Maria dei genetrix quae credidisti domino perfecta sunt in te quae dicta sunt tibi ecce exaltata es super choros angelorum intercede pro nobis ad dominum deum nostrum

P rev has it for Nativity BVM

Ista est speciosa inter filias Jerusalem - Assumption no 8

R. Ista est / speciósa inter filias Ierúsalem, † sicut vidístis eam plenam caritáte et dilectióne * In cubílibus et in hortis arómatum. V. Ista est quae ascéndit de desérto delíciis áffluens. R. In cubílibus et in hortis arómatum. V. Glória Patri, et Fílio, et Spirítui Sancto. R. In cubílibus et in hortis arómatum.

R. She is the most beautiful among the daughters of Jerusalem, as you have seen her full of charity and love * In the bed and in the spice garden. V. Who is this that cometh up from the desert, flowing with delights. R. In the bed and in the spice garden. V. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. R. In the bed and in the spice garden.

LR 378/trans KE

Used:

Assumption no 8

Roman - 

Sources

Translation source: **KE (DR) - draft for comment

Text: cf Songs 6:1; 8:5/

V: Ps 44:5

Chant

LR 378
Grego (different verse)

Solesmes 2007

Notes

006994

P7 Assumption/ Common of Virgins 11

CAO (Assumption): C BE HRDFSL

for Assumption: Albi, Metz, B79

Diffusa est gratia - St Agnes no 8/Assumption no 9/

Assumption

R. Diffúsa est grátia in lábiis tuis: * Proptérea benedíxit te Deus in ætérnum. V. Myrrha, et gutta, et cásia a vestiméntis tuis, † a grádibus ebúrneis, ex quibus delectavérunt te fíliæ regum in honóre tuo. R. Proptérea benedíxit te Deus in ætérnum.

R. Grace is poured into thy lips; * Therefore God hath blessed thee for ever. V. Thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia, out of the ivory palaces whereby kings' daughters among thy honourable women have made thee glad. R. Therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.

LR 254/NR 270*/LH 521

St Agnes

R. Diffúsa est / grátia in lábiis tuis, * Proptérea benedíxit te Deus in ætérnum. V. Spécie tua et pulchritúdine tua inténde, † próspere procéde, et regna. R. Proptérea benedíxit te Deus in ætérnum. V. Glória Patri, et Fílio, et Spirítui Sancto. R. Proptérea benedíxit te Deus in ætérnum.

R. Grace is poured into thy lips; * Therefore God hath blessed thee forever. V.  R. Therefore God hath blessed thee forever. V. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. R. Therefore God hath blessed thee forever.

LR 254

Used:

Assumption no 9/Roman 7
Common of the BVM
St Agnes no 8

Sources

Translation source: DO

Text: Ps 44:4,9, 10

Chant

(Assumption)

LR 254
NR 270*
Grego (different verse)
Liber Hymnarius 521

NRP

Notes

006446

P: ass 9

P rev: Nativity 3

Beáta es Virgo María - BVM, Assumption no 10, All Saints no 2

R. Beáta es, / Virgo María, Dei Génitrix, quæ credidísti Dómino: † perfécta sunt in te quæ dicta sunt tibi: † ecce exaltáta es super choros Angelórum: * Intercéde pro nobis ad Dóminum, Deum nóstrum. V. Ave, María, grátia plena, † Dóminus tecum. R. Intercéde pro nobis ad Dóminum, Deum nóstrum.

R. O Virgin Mary, Mother of God, blessed art thou that didst believe the Lord, for there hath been a performance of those things which were told thee from the Lord. Behold, thou art exalted over choirs of Angels. * Plead for us with the Lord our God. V. Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. R. Plead for us with the Lord our God.

LR 258/NR 271*

Used:

Assumption No 10/Roman 8
All Saints no 2
Common of the BVM 3

Sources

Translation source: DO

Text: Lk1:45/28, 35

Chant

LR 258
Grego
NR 271*

NRP

Notes

006165

P: Ass 10

Hodie Maria virgo caelos ascendit - Assumption No 11

R. Hódie / María virgo caelos ascéndit gaudéte * Quia cum Christo regnat in aetérnum. V. Assúmpta est María in caelum gaudent Angeli laudántes benedícunt Dóminum. R. Quia cum Christo regnat in aetérnum.

R. Today the Virgin Mary ascends to heaven, rejoice * Because she reigns with Christ forever. V. Mary is assumed into heaven. the angels rejoice, blessing and praising the Lord. R. Because she reigns with Christ forever.

LR 379; trans KE

Used:

Assumption No 11:R - 

Sources

Translation source: KE - ** draft for comment

Text: non scriptural

Chant

LR 379

Dominican

Notes

006851

P - 

CAO: E

21 concords as at 13/8/26 - 9 spanish, 9 cantus...TC 44.1 earliest; San Sisto, Cistercian

Felix namque es - Saturdays, Assumption No 9, Nativity of the BVM, Visitation no 10, Common BVM

Saturdays throughout the year:

R. Felix namque es, sacra Virgo María, et omni laude digníssima: * Quia ex te ortus est sol iustítiae, * Christus Deus noster. V. Ora pro pópulo, intérveni pro clero, intercéde pro devóto femíneo sexu: † séntiant omnes tuum iuvámen, quicúmque célebrant tuam sanctam [commemorationem.] [Assumptiónem] R. Quia ex te ortus est sol iustítiae. V. Gloria Patri R. Christus Deus noster.

R. O holy Virgin Mary, happy indeed art thou, and right worthy of all praise * For out of thee rose the Sun of righteousness, even Christ our God. V. Pray for the people, plead for the clergy, make intercession for all women vowed to God. Let all that are making this holy memorial of thee feel the might of thine assistance. R. For out of thee rose the Sun of righteousness V. Glory be... R. Even Christ our God.

For the Assumption:

R. Felix namque es, sacra Virgo Maria, et omni laude dignissima: * Quia ex te ortus est sol justitiae, * Christus Deus noster. V. Ora pro populo, interveni pro clero, intercede pro devoto femineo sexu: sentiant omnes tuum juvamen, quicumque celebrant tuam sanctam Assumptionem. R. Quia ex te ortus est sol justitiae. V. Gloria Patri R. Christus Deus noster.

R. O holy Virgin Mary, happy indeed art thou, and right worthy of all praise * For out of thee rose the Sun of righteousness, even Christ our God. V. Pray for the people, plead for the clergy, make intercession for all women vowed to God. Let all that are making this holy memorial of your Assumption feel the might of thine assistance. R. For out of thee rose the Sun of righteousness V. Glory be... R. Even Christ our God.

For the Nativity of Our Lady:

R. Felix namque es, sacra Virgo Maria, et omni laude dignissima: * Quia ex te ortus est sol justitiae, * Christus Deus noster. V. Ora pro populo, interveni pro clero, intercede pro devoto femineo sexu: sentiant omnes tuum juvamen, quicumque celebrant tuam sanctam Nativitatem R. Quia ex te ortus est sol justitiae.

R. O holy Virgin Mary, happy indeed art thou, and right worthy of all praise * For out of thee rose the Sun of righteousness, even Christ our God. V. Pray for the people, plead for the clergy, make intercession for all women vowed to God. Let everyone that keepeth holy-day in honour of thy Birthday know the benefit of thine intercession. R. For out of thee rose the Sun of righteousness

For the visitation

R. Felix namque es, / sacra Virgo María, et omni laude digníssima: * Quia ex te ortus est sol iustítiæ, Christus, Deus noster. V. Ora pro pópulo, intérveni pro clero, intercéde pro devóto femíneo sexu: † séntiant omnes tuum iuvámen, quicúmque célebrant tuam sanctam Visitatiónem. R. Quia ex te ortus est sol iustítiæ.

R. O Holy Virgin Mary, happy indeed art thou, and right worthy of all praise, * For out of thee rose the Sun of righteousness, even Christ our God. V. Pray for the people, plead for the clergy, make intercession for all women vowed to God may all that make remembrance of thine holy Visitation feel the might of thine assistance. R. For out of thee rose the Sun of righteousness.

LR 255-6/NR [171]

Used:

Assumption No 12
Office of Our Lady on Saturday
Nativity of the BVM no 10
Visitation no 10

Common no 9

Sources

Translation source: DO

Text:

Chant

LR 255-6
NR [171]

Gregofacsimil

NRP

Audio

Notes

006725

H: Nativity of BVM and All Saints

P rev, M, TC 44.1: Nativity of BVM

276 concords as at 13/8/26, 33 spanish