A Gregorian Chant for Lent



The famous Lenten hymn "Attende Domine" is the cry of the sinner who calls unto God to receive his mercy. A monument of the liturgy of the Catholic Church.


ATTENDE DOMINE

(Penitential Chant)

Hear us, O Lord, and have mercy, because we have sinned against Thee.

Hear us, O Lord, and have mercy, because we have sinned against Thee.

To Thee, highest King, Redeemer of all, do we lift up our eyes in weeping: Hear, O Christ, the prayers of your servants.

Hear us, O Lord, and have mercy, because we have sinned against Thee.

Right hand of the Father, corner-stone, way of salvation, gate of heaven,wash away our stains of sin.

Hear us, O Lord, and have mercy, because we have sinned against Thee.

We beseech Thee, God, in Thy great majesty: Hear our groans with Thy holy ears: calmly forgive our crimes.

Hear us, O Lord, and have mercy, because we have sinned against Thee.

To Thee we confess our sins admitted with a contrite heart We reveal the things hidden: By Thy kindness, O Redeemer, overlook them.

Hear us, O Lord, and have mercy, because we have sinned against Thee.

The Innocent, seized, not refusing to be led; condemned by false witnesses because of impious men Christ, keep safe those whom Thou hast redeemed.

Hear us, O Lord, and have mercy, because we have sinned against Thee.

Comments

  1. Beautiful voices lifted up to God.
    If I could sing I'd join along...maybe silently would be better :-)

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  2. Beautiful~

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