Full Lyrics
VERSE 1
Let the deep organ swell the lay
In honour of this festive day;
Let the harmonious choirs proclaim
Cecilia's everblessed name.
VERSE 2
Rome gave the VirginMartyr birth,
Whose holy name hath filled the earth,
And from the early dawn of youth
She fixed her heart on God and truth.
VERSE 3
Then from the world's bewildering strife,
In peace she spent her holy life,
Teaching the organ to combine
With voice, to praise her Spouse divine.
VERSE 4
Cecilia, with a twofold crown
Adorned in heaven, we pray look down
Upon thy fervent votaries here,
And hearken to their humble prayer.
VERSE 5
O Saviour, may our portion be
With those who gave themselves to Thee,
Through all eternity to sing
All praise to Thee, the Martyr's King. AMEN.
