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Gaudete, gaudete! Christus est natus |
Rejoice,
rejoice! Christ is born |
Ex Maria virgine, gaudete! |
(Out) Of the
Virgin Mary – rejoice! |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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