General Instruction of the Liturgy of the Hours 'To whatever extent may seem desirable, the hymns are to be restored to their original form, and whatever smacks of mythology or ill accords with Christian piety is to be removed or changed. But they also are an element for the people in fact more often than the other parts of the office the hymns bring out the proper theme of individual hours or feasts and incline and draw the spirit to a devout celebration.'.

By their mystical and poetic character they are specifically designed for God's praise. Catechism of the Catholic Church 'A very ancient tradition gives hymns the place in the office that they still retain. 'The hymns and litanies of the Liturgy of the Hours integrate the prayer of the psalms into the age of the Church, expressing the symbolism of the time of day, the liturgical season, or the feast being celebrated.' - #1177. Sing All Creation, Sing to God in Gladness Lord God, Your Light which Dims the Stars Praise the Lord, Ye Heavens, Adore Himįather, We Praise You, Now the Night is Over From All That Dwell Below the Skies (with Alleluias)ġ51. 'Celebrated as it is as the light of a new day is dawning, this hour also recalls the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, the true light enlightening all people (see Jn 1:9) and 'the sun of justice' (Mal 4:2), 'rising from on high' (Lk 1:78).'ġ9.

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