AUDI NOS, REX CHRISTE
This pilgrim or processional hymn was first published from a MS. of the eleventh century by Du Mévil at Paris, 1847; reprinted by Neale in his Hymni Ecclesiæ, in 1851, as Cantus Peregrinatorum.
I
Hear us, O Christ, our King;
Lord, hear the prayer we bring,
And take the ordering of our way.
Refrain
Thy mercy, Lord, extend;
Thy mercy, Lord, extend,
And take the ordering of our way.
II
O Three in Unity!
Protect us all each day:
In this Thy path divine we pray.
III
Send us a faithful guide:
An angel to abide,
Whose hand shall lead us to Thy throne.
IV
Our upward path direct,
From every foe protect,
And bring us back to claim our own.
V
Thy strong right arm extend,
And with Thy left defend,
And save us from the enemy.
VI
O Thou Creator wise,
Soon may our longing eyes
The glory of Thy kingdom see.
VII
Now glory let there be,
O Father, unto Thee,
From age to age eternally.