In Nativitate S. Joannis Baptistae ~ I. classis

I include below Vespers for tomorrow's feast of the Nativity of St John the Baptist. As usual, this has been adapted from divinumofficium

Incipit V. Deus ✝ in adiutórium meum inténde. R. Dómine, ad adiuvándum me festína. V. Glória Patri, et Fílio, * et Spirítui Sancto. R. Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper, * et in sǽcula sæculórum. Amen. Alleluia.	2 Start V. O God ✝ come to my assistance; R. O Lord, make haste to help me. V. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, * and to the Holy Ghost. R. As it was in the beginning, is now, * and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Alleluia
Top Next Psalmi {ex Proprio Sanctorum} Ant. Ipse praeibit * ante illum in spiritu et virtute Eliae parare Domino plebem perfectam. Psalmus 109 [1] 109:1 Dixit Dóminus Dómino meo: * Sede a dextris meis: 109:2 Donec ponam inimícos tuos, * scabéllum pedum tuórum. 109:3 Virgam virtútis tuæ emíttet Dóminus ex Sion: * domináre in médio inimicórum tuórum. 109:4 Tecum princípium in die virtútis tuæ in splendóribus sanctórum: * ex útero ante lucíferum génui te. 109:5 Iurávit Dóminus, et non poenitébit eum: * Tu es sacérdos in ætérnum secúndum órdinem Melchísedech. 109:6 Dóminus a dextris tuis, * confrégit in die iræ suæ reges. 109:7 Iudicábit in natiónibus, implébit ruínas: * conquassábit cápita in terra multórum. 109:8 De torrénte in via bibet: * proptérea exaltábit caput. V. Glória Patri, et Fílio, * et Spirítui Sancto. R. Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper, * et in sǽcula sæculórum. Amen. Ant. Ipse praeibit * ante illum in spiritu et virtute Eliae parare Domino plebem perfectam.	3 Psalms {from the Proper of Saints} Ant. He shall go before Him * in the spirit and power of Elias, to make ready a people prepared for the Lord. Psalm 109 [1] 109:1 The Lord said to my Lord: * Sit thou at my right hand: 109:2 Until I make thy enemies * thy footstool. 109:3 The Lord will send forth the sceptre of thy power out of Sion: * rule thou in the midst of thy enemies. 109:4 With thee is the principality in the day of thy strength: in the brightness of the saints: * from the womb before the day star I begot thee. 109:5 The Lord hath sworn, and he will not repent: * Thou art a priest for ever according to the order of Melchisedech. 109:6 The Lord at thy right hand * hath broken kings in the day of his wrath. 109:7 He shall judge among nations, he shall fill ruins: * he shall crush the heads in the land of many. 109:8 He shall drink of the torrent in the way: * therefore shall he lift up the head. V. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, * and to the Holy Ghost. R. As it was in the beginning, is now, * and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Ant. He shall go before Him * in the spirit and power of Elias, to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.
Top Next Ant. Ioannes * est nomen eius vinum et siceram non bibet, et multi in nativitate eius gaudebunt. Psalmus 110 [2] 110:1 Confitebor tibi, Dómine, in toto corde meo: * in consílio iustórum, et congregatióne. 110:2 Magna ópera Dómini: * exquisíta in omnes voluntátes eius. 110:3 Conféssio et magnificéntia opus eius: * et iustítia eius manet in sæculum sæculi. 110:4 Memóriam fecit mirabílium suórum, miséricors et miserátor Dóminus: * escam dedit timéntibus se. 110:5 Memor erit in sæculum testaménti sui: * virtútem óperum suórum annuntiábit pópulo suo: 110:6 Ut det illis hereditátem géntium: * ópera mánuum eius véritas, et iudícium. 110:7 Fidélia ómnia mandáta eius: confirmáta in sæculum sæculi, * facta in veritáte et æquitáte. 110:8 Redemptiónem misit pópulo suo: * mandávit in ætérnum testaméntum suum. 110:9 (fit reverentia) Sanctum, et terríbile nomen eius: * inítium sapiéntiæ timor Dómini. 110:10 Intelléctus bonus ómnibus faciéntibus eum: * laudátio eius manet in sæculum sæculi. V. Glória Patri, et Fílio, * et Spirítui Sancto. R. Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper, * et in sǽcula sæculórum. Amen. Ant. Ioannes * est nomen eius vinum et siceram non bibet, et multi in nativitate eius gaudebunt.	4 Ant. His name is John. * He shall drink neither wine nor strong drink, and many shall rejoice at his birth. Psalm 110 [2] 110:1 I will praise thee, O Lord, with my whole heart; * in the council of the just, and in the congregation. 110:2 Great are the works of the Lord: * sought out according to all his wills. 110:3 His work is praise and magnificence: * and his justice continueth for ever and ever. 110:4 He hath made a remembrance of his wonderful works, being a merciful and gracious Lord: * he hath given food to them that fear him. 110:5 He will be mindful for ever of his covenant: * he will shew forth to his people the power of his works. 110:6 That he may give them the inheritance of the Gentiles: * the works of his hands are truth and judgment. 110:7 All his commandments are faithful: confirmed for ever and ever, * made in truth and equity. 110:8 He hath sent redemption to his people: * he hath commanded his covenant for ever. 110:9 (bow head) Holy and terrible is his name: * the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. 110:10 A good understanding to all that do it: * his praise continueth for ever and ever. V. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, * and to the Holy Ghost. R. As it was in the beginning, is now, * and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Ant. His name is John. * He shall drink neither wine nor strong drink, and many shall rejoice at his birth.
Top Next Ant. Ex utero senectutis * et sterili Ioannes natus est praecursor Domini. Psalmus 111 [3] 111:1 Beátus vir, qui timet Dóminum: * in mandátis eius volet nimis. 111:2 Potens in terra erit semen eius: * generátio rectórum benedicétur. 111:3 Glória, et divítiæ in domo eius: * et iustítia eius manet in sæculum sæculi. 111:4 Exórtum est in ténebris lumen rectis: * miséricors, et miserátor, et iustus. 111:5 Iucúndus homo qui miserétur et cómmodat, dispónet sermónes suos in iudício: * quia in ætérnum non commovébitur. 111:6 In memória ætérna erit iustus: * ab auditióne mala non timébit. 111:7 Parátum cor eius speráre in Dómino, confirmátum est cor eius: * non commovébitur donec despíciat inimícos suos. 111:8 Dispérsit, dedit paupéribus: iustítia eius manet in sæculum sæculi, * cornu eius exaltábitur in glória. 111:9 Peccátor vidébit, et irascétur, déntibus suis fremet et tabéscet: * desidérium peccatórum períbit. V. Glória Patri, et Fílio, * et Spirítui Sancto. R. Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper, * et in sǽcula sæculórum. Amen. Ant. Ex utero senectutis * et sterili Ioannes natus est praecursor Domini.	5 Ant. Elizabeth was barren and well stricken in years, * but from her womb was born John the Fore-runner of the Lord. Psalm 111 [3] 111:1 Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord: * he shall delight exceedingly in his commandments. 111:2 His seed shall be mighty upon earth: * the generation of the righteous shall be blessed. 111:3 Glory and wealth shall be in his house: * and his justice remaineth for ever and ever. 111:4 To the righteous a light is risen up in darkness: * he is merciful, and compassionate and just. 111:5 Acceptable is the man that sheweth mercy and lendeth: he shall order his words with judgment: * because he shall not be moved for ever. 111:6 The just shall be in everlasting remembrance: * he shall not fear the evil hearing. 111:7 His heart is ready to hope in the Lord: his heart is strengthened, * he shall not be moved until he look over his enemies. 111:8 He hath distributed, he hath given to the poor: his justice remaineth for ever and ever: * his horn shall be exalted in glory. 111:9 The wicked shall see, and shall be angry, he shall gnash with his teeth and pine away: * the desire of the wicked shall perish. V. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, * and to the Holy Ghost. R. As it was in the beginning, is now, * and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Ant. Elizabeth was barren and well stricken in years, * but from her womb was born John the Fore-runner of the Lord.
Top Next Ant. Iste puer * magnus coram Domino: nam et manus eius cum ipso est. Psalmus 112 [4] 112:1 Laudáte, púeri, Dóminum: * laudáte nomen Dómini. 112:2 (fit reverentia) Sit nomen Dómini benedíctum, * ex hoc nunc, et usque in sæculum. 112:3 A solis ortu usque ad occásum, * laudábile nomen Dómini. 112:4 Excélsus super omnes gentes Dóminus, * et super cælos glória eius. 112:5 Quis sicut Dóminus, Deus noster, qui in altis hábitat, * et humília réspicit in cælo et in terra? 112:6 Súscitans a terra ínopem, * et de stércore érigens páuperem: 112:7 Ut cóllocet eum cum princípibus, * cum princípibus pópuli sui. 112:8 Qui habitáre facit stérilem in domo, * matrem filiórum lætántem. V. Glória Patri, et Fílio, * et Spirítui Sancto. R. Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper, * et in sǽcula sæculórum. Amen. Ant. Iste puer * magnus coram Domino: nam et manus eius cum ipso est.	6 Ant. The child shall be great * in the sight of the Lord, for His hand is with him. Psalm 112 [4] 112:1 Praise the Lord, ye children: * praise ye the name of the Lord. 112:2 (bow head) Blessed be the name of the Lord, * from henceforth now and for ever. 112:3 From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same, * the name of the Lord is worthy of praise. 112:4 The Lord is high above all nations; * and his glory above the heavens. 112:5 Who is as the Lord our God, who dwelleth on high: * and looketh down on the low things in heaven and in earth? 112:6 Raising up the needy from the earth, * and lifting up the poor out of the dunghill: 112:7 That he may place him with princes, * with the princes of his people. 112:8 Who maketh a barren woman to dwell in a house, * the joyful mother of children. V. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, * and to the Holy Ghost. R. As it was in the beginning, is now, * and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Ant. The child shall be great * in the sight of the Lord, for His hand is with him.
Top Next Ant. Nazaraeus * vocabitur puer iste: vinum et siceram non bibet, et omne immundum non manducabit ex utero matris suae. Psalmus 116 [5] 116:1 Laudáte Dóminum, omnes gentes: * laudáte eum, omnes pópuli: 116:2 Quóniam confirmáta est super nos misericórdia eius: * et véritas Dómini manet in ætérnum. V. Glória Patri, et Fílio, * et Spirítui Sancto. R. Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper, * et in sǽcula sæculórum. Amen. Ant. Nazaraeus * vocabitur puer iste: vinum et siceram non bibet, et omne immundum non manducabit ex utero matris suae.	7 Ant. The child shall be called a Nazarite. * He shall drink neither wine nor strong drink, neither shall he eat any unclean thing, even from his mother's womb. Psalm 116 [5] 116:1 Praise the Lord all ye nations: * praise him, all ye people. 116:2 For his mercy is confirmed upon us: * and the truth of the Lord remaineth for ever V. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, * and to the Holy Ghost. R. As it was in the beginning, is now, * and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Ant. The child shall be called a Nazarite. * He shall drink neither wine nor strong drink, neither shall he eat any unclean thing, even from his mother's womb.
Top Next Capitulum Hymnus Versus {ex Proprio Sanctorum} Isa 49:1 Audite insulae, et attendite populi de longe: Dominus ab utero vocavit me, de ventre matris meae recordatus est nominis mei. R. Deo grátias. Hymnus Ut queant laxis resonare fibris Mira gestorum famuli tuorum, Solve polluti labii reatum, Sancte Ioannes. Nuntius celso veniens Olympo, Te patri magnum fore nasciturum, Nomen, et vitae seriem gerendae Ordine promit. Ille promissi dubius superni, Perdidit promptae modulos loquelae: Sed reformasti genitus peremptae Organa vocis. Ventris obstruso recubans cubili, Senseras Regem thalamo manentem: Hinc parens nati meritis uterque Abdita pandit. Sit decus Patri, genitaeque Proli, Et tibi compar utriusque virtus Spiritus semper, Deus unus, omni Temporis aevo. Amen. V. Fuit homo missus a Deo. R. Cui nomen erat Ioannes.	8 Chapter Hymn Verse {from the Proper of Saints} Isa 49:1 Give ear, ye islands, and hearken, ye people from afar. The Lord hath called me from the womb, from the bowels of my mother he hath been mindful of my name. R. Thanks be to God. Hymn O for thy spirit, holy John, to chasten Lips sin-polluted, fettered tongues to loosen; So by thy children might thy deeds of wonder Meetly be chanted. Lo! a swift herald, from the skies descending, Bears to thy father promise of thy greatness; How he shall name thee, what thy future story, Duly revealing. Scarcely believing message so transcendent, Him for season power of speech forsaketh, Till, at thy wondrous birth, again returneth Voice to the voiceless. Thou, in thy mother's womb all darkly cradled, Knewest thy Monarch, biding in his chamber, Whence the two parents, through their children's merits, Mysteries uttered. Praise to the Father, to the Son begotten, And to the Spirit, equal power possessing, One God whose glory, through the lapse of ages, Ever resoundeth. Amen. V. There was a man sent from God. R. Whose name was John.
Top Next Canticum Magnificat {Antiphona ex Proprio Sanctorum} Ant. Ingresso * Zacharia templum Domini, apparuit ei Gabriel Angelus, stans a dextris altaris incensi. (Canticum Mariae * Luc. 1:46-55) 1:46 Magníficat ✝ * ánima mea Dóminum. 1:47 Et exsultávit spíritus meus: * in Deo, salutári meo. 1:48 Quia respéxit humilitátem ancíllæ suæ: * ecce enim ex hoc beátam me dicent omnes generatiónes. 1:49 Quia fecit mihi magna, qui potens est: * et sanctum nomen eius. 1:50 Et misericórdia eius, a progénie in progénies: * timéntibus eum. 1:51 Fecit poténtiam in bráchio suo: * dispérsit supérbos mente cordis sui. 1:52 Depósuit poténtes de sede: * et exaltávit húmiles. 1:53 Esuriéntes implévit bonis: * et dívites dimísit inánes. 1:54 Suscépit Israël púerum suum: * recordátus misericórdiæ suæ. 1:55 Sicut locútus est ad patres nostros: * Ábraham, et sémini eius in sæcula. V. Glória Patri, et Fílio, * et Spirítui Sancto. R. Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper, * et in sǽcula sæculórum. Amen. Ant. Ingresso * Zacharia templum Domini, apparuit ei Gabriel Angelus, stans a dextris altaris incensi.	9 Canticum Magnificat {Antiphon from the Proper of Saints} Ant. When Zacharias went * into the Temple of the Lord, the Angel Gabriel appeared unto him, standing on the right side of the altar of incense (Canticle of the Blessed Virgin * Luke 1:46-55) 1:46 My soul ✝ * doth magnify the Lord. 1:47 And my spirit hath rejoiced * in God my Saviour. 1:48 Because he hath regarded the humility of his handmaid; * for behold from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. 1:49 Because he that is mighty, hath done great things to me; * and holy is his name. 1:50 And his mercy is from generation unto generations, * to them that fear him. 1:51 He hath shewed might in his arm: * he hath scattered the proud in the conceit of their heart. 1:52 He hath put down the mighty from their seat, * and hath exalted the humble. 1:53 He hath filled the hungry with good things; * and the rich he hath sent empty away. 1:54 He hath received Israel his servant, * being mindful of his mercy: 1:55 As he spoke to our fathers, * to Abraham and to his seed for ever. V. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, * and to the Holy Ghost. R. As it was in the beginning, is now, * and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Ant. When Zacharias went * into the Temple of the Lord, the Angel Gabriel appeared unto him, standing on the right side of the altar of incense
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Top Next Oratio {ex Proprio Sanctorum} V. Dómine exáudi oratiónem meam. R. Et clamor meus ad te véniat. Orémus Deus, qui praesentem diem honorabilem nobis in beati Ioannis nativitate fecisti: da populis tuis spiritualium gratiam gaudiorum; et omnium fidelium mentes dirige in viam salutis aeternae. Per Dóminum nostrum Iesum Christum, Filium tuum: qui tecum vivit et regnat in unitáte Spíritus Sancti Deus, per ómnia sǽcula sæculórum. R. Amen. Commemoratio Dominica IV Post Pentecosten Ant. Praevaluit David * in Philisthaeum in funda et lapide, in nomine Domini. V. Vespertina oratio ascendat ad te Domine. R. Et descendat super nos misericordia tua. Orémus. Da nobis, quaesumus Domine, ut et mundi cursus pacifice nobis tuo ordine dirigatur: et Ecclesia tua tranquilla devotione laetetur. Per Dóminum nostrum Iesum Christum, Filium tuum: qui tecum vivit et regnat in unitáte Spíritus Sancti Deus, per ómnia sǽcula sæculórum. R. Amen.	11 Prayer {from the Proper of Saints} V. O Lord, hear my prayer R. And let my cry come unto thee Let us pray O God, Who hast made this day to be honourable in our eyes because of the Birth of the blessed John, graciously quicken thy people with spiritual joy, and order the minds of all the faithful in the way of everlasting salvation. Through Jesus Christ, thy Son our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. R. Amen. Commemoratio Dominica IV Post Pentecosten Ant. So David prevailed * over the Philistine with a sling, and with a stone, in the name of the Lord. V. Let the evening prayer ascend unto thee, O Lord. R. And let there descend upon us thy mercy. Let us pray Grant, O Lord, we beseech thee, that the course of this world may be so peaceably ordered by thy governance, that thy Church may joyfully serve thee in all godly quietness. Through Jesus Christ, thy Son our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. R. Amen.
Top Next Conclusio V. Dómine exáudi oratiónem meam. R. Et clamor meus ad te véniat. V. Benedicámus Dómino. R. Deo grátias. V. Fidélium ánimæ per misericórdiam Dei requiéscant in pace. R. Amen.	12 Finish V. O Lord, hear my prayer R. And let my cry come unto thee V. Let us bless the Lord. R. Thanks be to God. V. May the souls of the faithful, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. R. Amen.