The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38, Pt. 1: Proficiscere, anima Christiana
Priest and Assistants:
Proficiscere, anima Christiana, de hoc mundo!
Go forth upon thy journey, Christian soul!
Go from this world! Go, in the Name of God
The Omnipotent Father, Who created thee!
Go, in the Name of Jesus Christ our Lord,
Son of the living God, Who bled for Thee! Go, in the Name of the Holy Spirit,
Who Hath been poured out on thee!
Go in the name
Of Angels and Archangels, in the name Of Thrones and Dominations, in the name Of Princedoms and of Powers,
And in the name
Of Cherubim and Seraphim, go forth!
Go, in the name of Patriarchs and Prophets!
And of Apostles and Evangelists,
Of Martyrs and Confessors, in the name Of holy Monks and Hermits, in the name Of holy virgins, and all Saints of God.
Both men and women, go!
Go on thy course,
And may thy place today be found in peace,
And may thy dwelling be the Holy Mount Of Sion: through the Same,
Through Christ Our Lord.