O crux ave spes unica
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O crux ave is the sixth verse of Vexilla regis, a hymn to the cross by Venantius Fortunatus (6th-7th cent.).
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Latin text
O crux ave spes unica
hoc passionis tempore
auge piis justitiam
reisque dona veniam.
English translation
O cross, our only hope
in this time of suffering,
grant justice to the faithful
and mercy to those awaiting judgment.
Spanish translation
Salve, oh Cruz, nuestra única esperanza.
En este tiempo de pasión
aumenta la justicia de los virtuosos
y concédeles el perdón a los reos.
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