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Cantique à Saint François Xavier
Staff Notation • Sacred, Liturgical music
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Cantique à Saint François Xavier by Anonymous — Lyrics
1. Saint François, apôtre sublime,
Chef d'œuvre d'humilité,
Vous avez pu gravir la cime
De la pure charité.
Obteneznous la sainte grâce
Et que dans nos cœurs elle fasse germer
L'amour du Sauveur,
La foi vive et la ferveur.
Chantons, célébrons la mémoire
de Xavier, l'apôtre au grand cœur.
Il est couronné dans la gloire
au ciel il triomphe en vainqueur.
2. Le désir de sauver les âmes
Remplis saint François Xavier.
Son cœur brûlé des saintes flammes
Ne sait rien autre envier.
Le martyre est son espérance
Et son bonheur est la souffrance ;
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About Cantique à Saint François Xavier
This is a French sacred song, likely intended for liturgical use. The music is presented using standard staff notation. The text is a devotional hymn addressed to Saint Francis Xavier, celebrating his missionary zeal, humility, and ardent love for God and souls. It speaks of his desire to save souls, his embrace of suffering for Christ, and his courageous journeys across the seas to spread the faith. The lyrics express a prayer for the grace to emulate his virtues, fostering love for the Saviour, living faith, and fervent devotion within the hearts of the singers. It praises Saint Francis Xavier as a sublime apostle and a conqueror crowned in glory.
