Christe sanctorum decus angelorum (St. Raphael)

O Christ, the glory of the Angel choirs!
Author and Ruler of the human race!
Grant us one day to mount the path of Heav’n,
And see in bliss thy face.

And oh, thy Raphael, physician blest,
Send down to us from yon celestial height,
To heal our souls’ diseases, and to guide
Our course through life aright.

Thou too, O Mary, Mother of our God!
With all the bright angelic host descend,
And bring with thee th’ Assembly of the Saints,
Thy children to befriend.

This grace on us bestow, O Father blest,
And Thou, O Son by an eternal birth;
With Thee, from both proceeding, Holy Ghost!
Whose glory fills the earth.