125 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.
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Hear us, O Christ, our King; Lord, hear the prayer we bring, And take the ordering of our way. | Thy mercy, Lord, extend; Thy mercy, Lord, extend, And take the ordering of our way. | O Three in Unity! Protect us all each day: In this Thy path divine we pray. | Send us a faithful guide: An angel to abide, Whose hand shall lead us to Thy throne. | Our upward path direct, From every foe protect, And bring us back to claim our own. | Thy strong right arm extend, And with Thy left defend, And save us from the enemy. | O Thou Creator wise, Soon may our longing eyes The glory of Thy kingdom see. | Now glory let there be, O Father, unto Thee, From age to age eternally. | |