Nobilis Humilis

Superba namque colla gentilium Indeed he has laid low the proud necks of the gentiles Virtute Sancti Spiritus humiliavit By the strength of the Holy Spirit Nobilis humilis, magne martyr stabilis Oh noble, humble, great and steadfast martyr Serva carnis fragilis mole positos Placed beneath the burden of frail flesh Praeditus, caelitus, dono sancti spiritus Well-favored, heavenly, by the gift of the Holy Spirit Vivere temere summo caves opere With the greatest effort you beware of living rashly Carnis motus premere, studes penitus You endeavor deep within yourself to suppress the motions of the flesh Ut carnis in carcere, regnet spiritus So that the spirit may reaign in the prison of flesh Turbidus, invidus, hostis Haco callidus Hakon the turbulent, envious and cunning adversary Sternere, terere, tua sibi subdere Desires to scatter what is yours, to crush and subject it to himself Te cupit et perdere, doli spiculo And to destroy you by the barb of treachery Luncto fraudis federe, pacis osculo By the compact of treason joined, by the kiss of peace Credits: Arranged by Michael McGlynn