Gaudete
Gaudete is also a song I know so well from the Christmas songs my daughter used to sing in the choir. I chose the performance of a children's choir, because it brings back so many memories....
| Latin | English |
|---|---|
| Gaudete, gaudete! Christus est natus Ex Maria virgine, gaudete! | Rejoice, rejoice! Christ is born (Out) Of the Virgin Mary – rejoice! |
| Tempus adest gratiæ Hoc quod optabamus, Carmina lætitiæ Devote reddamus. | The time of grace has come— what we have wished for, songs of joy Let us give back faithfully. |
| Deus homo factus est Natura mirante, Mundus renovatus est A Christo regnante. | God has become man, (With) nature marvelling, The world has been renewed By Christ (who is) reigning. |
| Ezechielis porta Clausa pertransitur, Unde lux est orta Salus invenitur. | The closed gate of Ezekiel Is passed through, Whence the light is raised, Salvation is found. |
| Ergo nostra concio Psallat iam in lustro; Benedicat Domino: Salus Regi nostro. | Therefore let our preaching Now sing in brightness Let it give praise to the Lord: Greeting to our King. |
Very nice! I'd only ever heard Steeleye Span's version and that is really only the chorus. I always figured there must surely be a little more to it...
ReplyDeleteThere is more to it, indeed Jz...Old words in a dead language, yet so alive today, sung by children with a future for each of them...
DeleteTake care of those who love you,
Han
This one took me back to my childhood. :) Thanks for sharing, Han.
ReplyDeleteHugs and blessings...Cat
Childhood memories, Cat? Gaudate is so beautiful in it's simplicity.
DeleteTake care of those who love you,
Han
Music has a wonderful way of letting us recall memories otherwise forgotten.
ReplyDeleteSo true, Leigh. Just the first notes of the song are enough to remember....
DeleteTake care of those who love you,
Han
I love Gaudete. The version I have is sung by the Medieval Babes
ReplyDeleteI always smile when I hear the American accent of those very pretty ladies.... They sure are pretty.
DeleteThe song is so beautiful, don't you think? In any version.
Take care of those who love you, DF,
Han