Iste Confessor (ROUEN)

From the Common of Pastors

Holy confessor of the Lord eternal,

whose feast the people through the earth are singing,

joyfully merits to ascend in triumph

to hidden heavens

Righteous and prudent, humble, chaste, and sober,

calm through the hours and days of earthly living,

such was his manner while the mortal spirit

livened his members.

So now our chorus on this day sings gladly,

chanting this hymn of praises in his honor,

that by his merits we may be supported

throughout the ages.

To Him be strength and honor and salvation

who dwells above the highest peaks of heaven,

God, one and triune, governing the vastness

Of the creation.