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The Breviary of Philip the Good |
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The Breviary of Philip the Good |
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WE believe that the Divine Presence is everywhere, and the eyes of the Lord in every place look upon the good and the evil. (Prov 15:3). 2 We especially believe this without any doubt when we are assisting at the Work of God. |
1 Ubique credimus divinam esse praesentiam et oculos Domini in omni loco speculari bonos et malos, 2 maxime tamen hoc sine aliqua dubitatione credamus cum ad opus divinum assistimus. |
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3 Therefore let us always remember what the prophet says: Serve the Lord in fear (Ps 2:11), and again, 4 Chant psalms wisely (Ps 46:8); 5 and, In the presence of the angels I will chant psalms to you (Ps 137:1). |
3 Ideo semper memores simus quod ait propheta: Servite Domino in timore, 4 et iterum: Psallite sapienter, 5 et: In conspectu angelorum psallam tibi. . |
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6 Therefore let us consider how we ought to behave in the presence of the Holy One and His angels, 7 and thus stand to chant psalms in such a way that our mind and voice are in concord with each other. |
6 Ergo consideremus qualiter oporteat in conspectu divinitatis et angelorum eius esse, 7 et sic stemus ad psallendum ut mens nostra concordet voci nostrae |
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IF when we wish to request something of powerful men we do not presume to do so except with humility and reverence, 2 how much more ought we to offer supplications to the universal Lord and God in all humility and purity of devotion? 3 And we know it is not on account of our wordiness that we are heard, but rather through purity of heart and tears of compunction. |
1 Si, cum hominibus potentibus volumus aliqua suggerere, non praesumimus nisi cum humilitate et reverentia, 2 quanto magis Domino Deo universorum cum omni humilitate et puritatis devotione supplicandum est. 3 Et non in multiloquio, sed in puritate cordis et compunctione lacrimarum nos exaudiri sciamus. |
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4 And therefore prayer ought to be brief and pure, unless it happens to be prolonged by a sentiment inspired by divine grace. 5 In community, however, prayer should always be brief; and at the signal given by the superior all should rise together. |
4 Et ideo brevis debet esse et pura oratio, nisi forte ex affectu inspirationis divinae gratiae protendatur. 5 In conventu tamen omnino brevietur oratio, et facto signo a priore omnes pariter surgant. |
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