Flos Carmeli

Standard paraphrase Flos Carmeli Alternate lyrics A more literal translation
Flower of Carmel Flos Carmeli, Flower of Carmel,
Tall vine blossom laden, Vitis florigera, Flowering vine,
Splendor of heaven, Splendor caeli, Splendor of heaven,
Childbearing yet maiden, Virgo puerpera Child-bearing virgin
None equals thee. Singularis. Singular.
Mother so tender, Mater mitis Gentle mother,
Who no man didst know, Sed viri nescia, But unknown to man,
On Carmel's children Carmelitis To the Carmelites
Thy favors bestow, Esto propitia, Da privilegia, Be favorable,
Star of the Sea. Stella maris. Star of the sea.
Strong stem of Jesse Radix Jesse, Root of Jesse,
Who bore one bright flower, Germinans flosculum, Sprouting a flower,
Be ever near us, Nos ad esse Hic adesse Us to be near
And guard us each hour Tecum in saeculum Me tibi servulum With you forever
Who serve you here. Patiaris. May you allow.
Purest of lilies Inter spinas Among thorns
That flowers among thorns, Quae crescis lilium, Lily which grows,
Bring help to the true heart Serva puras, Preserve the innocent.
That in weakness turns Mentes fragilium, The minds of the weak
And trusts in thee. Tutelaris. May you safeguard.
We trust in thy might. Armatura, Strong armour
Under thy mantle, Fortis pugnantium, Of the fighting ones,
Hard press'd in the fight, Furunt bella, Wars are raging.
We call to thee. Tende praesidium Extend the protection
Splendor of heaven Scapularis. Of the scapular.
Our way uncertain, Per incerta Through uncertainty
Surrounded by foes, Prudens consilium, Wise counsel,
Unfailing counsel Per adversa Through adversity
You give to those Juge solatium Continual comfort
Who turn to thee. Largiaris. May you lavish.
O gentle Mother, Mater dulcis, Sweet mother,
Who in Carmel reigns, Carmeli domina, Mistress of Carmel,
Share with your servants Plebem tuam, Your common people
That gladness you gained Reple laetitia Fill with the joy
And now enjoy. Qua beatis. By which you are blessed.
Hail, Gate of Heaven, Paradisi Of Paradise
With glory now crowned, Clavis et janua, Key and door,
Bring us to safety Fac nos duci Cause us to be led
Where thy Son is found, Quo, mater, gloria Where, Mother, by glory
True joy to see. Coronaris. You are wreathed.
According to this source, the following Latin verse was written by St Edith Stein [St Teresa Benedicta of the Cross].
Draw your Filiarum
Daughters' hearts Cordi suavissimo
To that Cor tuarum
Sweetest Illi mitissimo
And gentlest of hearts. O inclina.
We ask for peace; Pacem rogamus;
Hear us kindly. Audi clementer nos,
We pray you Te obsecramus
Help us mightily, Juva potenter nos,
Our Queen! O Regina!

HEAR THE CARMELITES SINGING Flos Carmeli

The Carmelite brothers of San Jose, CA : CLICK HERE and scroll down to about the middle of the page. .

The Carmelite nuns of Notting Hill, England : CLICK HERE and then click Flos Carmeli in the music list.

The Carmelite nuns of Espoo, Finland : CLICK HERE. If the music doesn't start, scroll to the bottom and click.

The Carmelite friars of Villa de Leyva, Colombia : CLICK HERE. This might be illegal.

The Carmelite monks of Wyoming : Purchase their CD at MONKS. Hear a sample by clicking Flos Carmeli on that page.


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