Cantique de Jean Racine

Word equal to the Most High, our only hope,
Eternal day of the earth and the heavens,
From the peaceful night we break the silence:
Divine savior, cast your eyes upon us.
Pour out on us the fire of your powerful grace;
May all hell flee at the sound of your voice;
Dispel this sleep of a languishing soul
That leads it to forget your laws!
O Christ! Be favorable to this faithful people,
Assembled now to bless you;
Receive the songs it offers to your immortal glory,
And may it return filled with your gifts.