The Eternal Gifts of Christ the King by St. Ambrose, 340-397 GUIDETTI—Aeterna Christi Munera The Eternal Gifts of Christ the King 1 The Eternal gifts of Christ the King, The martyrs’ glorious deeds we sing; And all, with hearts of gladness, raise Due hymns of thankful love and praise. 2 The princes of the Church are they, Triumphant leaders in the fray, In heaven’s hall a victor band, True lights that lighten every land. 3 They braved the terrors of the time, No torment shook their faith