This is a setting of the Lauds hymn for the feast of St. Joseph the Worker, May 1. It may be sung alternatim with the traditional Gregorian chant.
premiered May 19, 2018 Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary
Auróra Solis Núntia | 2016 | TB or SA a cappella | 3'
O dawn announcing the sun
Beginning the month of flowering;
The workman's resounding hammer
Salutes the home at Nazareth.
Hail, head of the household
Beneath whom is the supreme Artificer;
Who, bedewed with salty sweat,
Exercises his father's trade.
He was placed on a high seat
nearest to his Noble Spouse;
be near now to all thy clients
who are troubled by indigency.
Strength and strife be absent!
and all defrauding of wages;
May copious nourishment of food
be limited only by moderation.
O Trinity, O Unity,
by the prayers of Joseph;
Direct in peace
all our steps and our path.
Amen.
Translation: www.divinumofficium.org