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Æterne Rector Siderum: Ruler of The Dread Immense
Æterne Rector Siderum: Ruler of The Dread Immense
1. “Eternal Ruler of the stars, who, with great power didst create whatever exists,
and with no less providence dost govern the same; give heed to the assembly of
the guilty who supplicate Thee, and, at the break of day, grant new light to our
souls.” Crepusculum, twilight—generally the evening twilight. Here it is used
for “dawn” as Lauds was said at daybreak.
3. “And Thy Angel, who was chosen as our guardian, may he be present here to
protect us from the contagion of sin.”
4. “May he bring to naught for us the wiles of the envious dragon, lest he ensnare
unwary hearts in the net of deceitfulness.”
5. “May he drive far from our borders the fear of enemies; may he procure peace
among the citizens and banish pestilence.”
6. “Glory be to the Father, who guardeth by His Angels those whom the Son
redeemed and the Holy Spirit anointed,” Unxit, strengthened.