The hosts of heaven Thy praise proclaim, Adoring, tell Thy matchless fame; Earth’s threefold fabric joins the song, To bless Thee through the ages long. III And we, Thy humble servants, now To Thee in adoration bow; Our suppliant vows and prayers unite With hymns that fill the realms of light. IV One Light, we Thee our homage pay, We worship Thee, O triple ray; Thou First and Last, we speak Thy fame, And every spirit lauds Thy name. V Praise to the Eternal Father be; Thou only Son, all praise to Thee; And Holy Ghost to Thee be praise, Great Triune God, yet One always. _All Saints_ PUGNATE, CHRISTE MILITES Given in editions of the Paris Breviary subsequent to 1736, along with the hymn _Cœlestis O Jerusalem_, for the vigil of All Saints Day at Lauds. Author not traced. I Christian soldiers in the conflict! Bear the banner of the cross; Rich reward shall crown the victor, More than recompense for loss. II Not with paltry palms that wither Shall the brow be gaily crowned, But with light that shines eternal, And with heavenly joy renowned. III Yours are mansions fair and comely— There your souls in bliss shall rest; Stars shall sparkle in their radiance, On the pathway of the blest. IV Earthly joys are faint and fleeting, Earthly favours quickly fade; Heavenwards lift your eyes, expecting There your true reward is laid. V God be praised who crowns the victor, Christ be praised who saves from sin; Equal praise to God the Spirit, By whose aid we fight and win. 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_. I Hear us, O Christ, our King; Lord, hear the prayer we bring, And take the ordering of our way. _Refrain_ _Thy mercy, Lord, extend;_ _Thy mercy, Lord, extend,_ _And take the ordering of our way._ II O Three in Unity! Protect us all each day: In this Thy path divine we pray. III Send us a faithful guide: An angel to abide, Whose hand shall lead us to Thy throne. IV Our upward path direct, From every foe protect, And bring us back to claim our own. V