Alleluja.

Alleluia.

(Alleluia.)

Confitebor tibi, Domine, in toto corde meo, in consilio justorum, et congregatione.

I will praise thee, O Lord, with my whole heart; in the council of the just, and in the congregation.

All my heart goes out to the Lord in praise, Before the assembly where the just are gathered.

Magna opera Domini: exquisita in omnes voluntates ejus.

Great are the works of the Lord: sought out according to all his wills.

Chant we the Lord’s wondrous doings, delight and study of all who love him.

Confessio et magnificentia opus ejus, et justitia ejus manet in sæculum sæculi.

His work is praise and magnificence: and his justice continueth for ever and ever.

Ever his deeds are high and glorious, faithful he abides to all eternity.

Memoriam fecit mirabilium suorum, misericors et miserator Dominus.

He hath made a remembrance of his wonderful works, being a merciful and gracious Lord:

Great deeds, that he keeps still in remembrance!

Escam dedit timentibus se; memor erit in sæculum testamenti sui.

he hath given food to them that fear him. He will be mindful for ever of his covenant:

He, the Lord, is kind and merciful. In abundance he fed the men who feared him, keeping his covenant for ever.

Virtutem operum suorum annuntiabit populo suo,

he will shew forth to his people the power of his works.

Lordly the power he shewed his people,

ut det illis hæreditatem gentium. Opera manuum ejus veritas et judicium.

That he may give them the inheritance of the Gentiles: the works of his hands are truth and judgment.

making the lands of the heathen their possession. No act but shews him just and faithful; of his decrees there is no relenting.

Fidelia omnia mandata ejus, confirmata in sæculum sæculi, facta in veritate et æquitate.

All his commandments are faithful: confirmed for ever and ever, made in truth and equity.

Perpetual time shall leave them changeless; right and truth are their foundation.

Redemptionem misit populo suo; mandavit in æternum testamentum suum. Sanctum et terribile nomen ejus.

He hath sent redemption to his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever. Holy and terrible is his name:

So he has brought our race deliverance; to all eternity stands his covenant. Unutterable is his name and worshipful;

Initium sapientiæ timor Domini; intellectus bonus omnibus facientibus eum: laudatio ejus manet in sæculum sæculi.

the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. A good understanding to all that do it: his praise continueth for ever and ever.

vain without his fear is learning. Wise evermore are you who follow it; yours the prize that lasts for ever.