Creator Alme Siderum (Advent Vespers Hymn)

Creator of the starry height, Thy people's everlasting Light, Jesu, Redeemer of us all, Hear Thou Thy servants when they call. Thou, sorrowing at the helpless cry Of all creation doomed to die, Didst save our lost and guilty race By healing gifts of heavenly grace. When earth was near its evening hour, Thou didst, in love's almighty power, As bridegroom from His chamber, come Forth from a Virgin-Mother's womb. At Thy great Name, exalted now, All knees in high and low must bow; All things in heaven and earth adore, And own Thee King for evermore. Amen.