| Gaudete, gaudete! Christus est natus | Rejoice, rejoice! Christ is born |
| Ex Maria virgine, gaudete! | (Out) Of the Virgin Mary – rejoice! |
| Tempus adest gratiæ | The time of grace has come |
| Hoc quod optabamus, | what we have wished for, |
| Carmina lætitiæ | songs of joy |
| Devote reddamus. | Let us give back faithfully. |
| Deus homo factus est | God has become man, |
| Natura mirante, | (With) nature marvelling, |
| Mundus renovatus est | The world has been renewed |
| A Christo regnante. | By Christ (who is) reigning. |
| Ezechielis porta | The closed gate of Ezekiel |
| Clausa pertransitur, | Is passed through, |
| Unde lux est orta | Whence the light is raised, |
| Salus invenitur. | Salvation is found. |
| Ergo nostra concio | Therefore let our preaching |
| Psallat iam in lustro; | Now sing in brightness |
| Benedicat Domino: | Let it give praise to the Lord: |
| Salus Regi nostro. | Greeting to our King. |