| Rex Tremendae (original) | Rex Tremendae (translation) |
|---|---|
| Rex tremendae majestatis, | King of tremendous majesty, |
| qui salvandos | who saves |
| salvas gratis, | you save for free |
| salva me, fons pietatis. | save me, fount of pity. |
| Recordare, Jesu pie, | Remember, Merciful Jesus |
| quod sum causa tuae viae: | that I am the cause of your journey |
| ne me perdas | don't lose |
| illa die. | on that day. |
| Ingemisco tamquam reus: | I sigh like a guilty |
| Culpa rubet vultus meus: | Owning my |
| supplicanti parce, Deus. | spare the supplicant, O God. |
| Preces mea non sunt dignae: | My prayers are not worthy |
| sed tu bonus fac benigne, | but you, you freeman, treat me kindly |
| ne perenni cremer igne. | eternal fire. |
