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<![CDATA[The Catacombs - Christmas]]> https://thecatacombs.org/ Sat, 02 May 2026 02:05:42 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[Propers for the Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Sundays after Epiphany]]> https://thecatacombs.org/showthread.php?tid=3327 Sat, 29 Jan 2022 15:51:22 +0000 Stone]]> https://thecatacombs.org/showthread.php?tid=3327 For the 4th, 5th, and 6th Sunday after Epiphany, the chants from the THIRD SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY are repeated.

Propers for the Third Sunday after Epiphany
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Introit • Score • Adorate Deum omnes Angeli ejus
Gradual • Score • Timebunt gentes
Alleluia • Score • Dominus regnavit exsultet terra
Offertory • Score • Dextera Domini
Communion • Score • Mirabantur omnes]]> For the 4th, 5th, and 6th Sunday after Epiphany, the chants from the THIRD SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY are repeated.

Propers for the Third Sunday after Epiphany
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Introit • Score • Adorate Deum omnes Angeli ejus
Gradual • Score • Timebunt gentes
Alleluia • Score • Dominus regnavit exsultet terra
Offertory • Score • Dextera Domini
Communion • Score • Mirabantur omnes]]> <![CDATA[Propers for the Third Sunday after Epiphany]]> https://thecatacombs.org/showthread.php?tid=3295 Sat, 22 Jan 2022 23:44:56 +0000 Stone]]> https://thecatacombs.org/showthread.php?tid=3295 Propers for the Third Sunday after Epiphany
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3rd Sunday after Epiphany
Introit • Score • Adorate Deum omnes Angeli ejus
Gradual • Score • Timebunt gentes
Alleluia • Score • Dominus regnavit exsultet terra
Offertory • Score • Dextera Domini
Communion • Score • Mirabantur omnes]]> <![CDATA[Propers for the Second Sunday after Epiphany]]> https://thecatacombs.org/showthread.php?tid=3252 Sat, 15 Jan 2022 13:13:40 +0000 Stone]]> https://thecatacombs.org/showthread.php?tid=3252 Propers for the Second Sunday after Epiphany
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2nd Sunday after Epiphany

Introit • Score • Omnis terra adoret te
Gradual • Score • Misit Dominus
Alleluia • Score • Laudate Deum omnes Angeli
Offertory • Score • Jubilate Deo universa terra
Communion • Score • Dicit Dominus: Implete hydrias]]> Propers for the Second Sunday after Epiphany
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2nd Sunday after Epiphany

Introit • Score • Omnis terra adoret te
Gradual • Score • Misit Dominus
Alleluia • Score • Laudate Deum omnes Angeli
Offertory • Score • Jubilate Deo universa terra
Communion • Score • Dicit Dominus: Implete hydrias]]> <![CDATA[Propers for the Feast of the Most Holy Family]]> https://thecatacombs.org/showthread.php?tid=3224 Sun, 09 Jan 2022 10:47:13 +0000 Stone]]> https://thecatacombs.org/showthread.php?tid=3224 Propers for the Feast of the Most Holy Family

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Feast of the Holy Family

Introit • Score • Exsultet gaudio pater Justi
Gradual • Score • Unam petii with verse “Beati qui”
Alleluia • Score • Vere tu es Rex absconditus
Offertory • Score • Tulerunt Jesum parentes ejus
Communion • Score • Descendit Jesus cum eis]]> <![CDATA[Propers for the Feast of the Epiphany - January 6th]]> https://thecatacombs.org/showthread.php?tid=3223 Sun, 09 Jan 2022 10:41:51 +0000 Stone]]> https://thecatacombs.org/showthread.php?tid=3223 Propers for the Feast of the Epiphany of Our Lord Jesus Christ
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Introit • Score • Ecce advenit dominator Dominus
Gradual • Score • Omnes de Saba venient
Alleluia • Score • Vidimus stellam
Offertory • Score • Reges Tharsis et insulae
Communion • Score • Vidimus stellam]]> Propers for the Feast of the Epiphany of Our Lord Jesus Christ
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Introit • Score • Ecce advenit dominator Dominus
Gradual • Score • Omnes de Saba venient
Alleluia • Score • Vidimus stellam
Offertory • Score • Reges Tharsis et insulae
Communion • Score • Vidimus stellam]]> <![CDATA[Propers for the Feast of the Most Holy Name of Jesus]]> https://thecatacombs.org/showthread.php?tid=3222 Sun, 09 Jan 2022 10:34:07 +0000 Stone]]> https://thecatacombs.org/showthread.php?tid=3222 Propers for the Feast of the Most Holy Name of Jesus
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Most Holy Name of Jesus

Introit • Score • In nomine Jesu
Gradual • Score • Salvos fac nos
Alleluia • Score • Laudem Domini loquetur os meum
Offertory • Score • Confitebor tibi (HOLY NAME)
Communion • Score • Omnes gentes quascumque]]> Propers for the Feast of the Most Holy Name of Jesus
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Most Holy Name of Jesus

Introit • Score • In nomine Jesu
Gradual • Score • Salvos fac nos
Alleluia • Score • Laudem Domini loquetur os meum
Offertory • Score • Confitebor tibi (HOLY NAME)
Communion • Score • Omnes gentes quascumque]]> <![CDATA[Propers for the Feast of the Circumcision [Octave Day of Christmas] - January 1st]]> https://thecatacombs.org/showthread.php?tid=3171 Wed, 29 Dec 2021 14:57:08 +0000 Stone]]> https://thecatacombs.org/showthread.php?tid=3171 Propers for the Feast of the Circumcision [Octave Day of Christmas] - January 1st

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Except for the ALLELUIA, these Propers are identical to Christmas Daytime

Introit • Score • Puer natus
Gradual • Score • Viderunt
Alleluia • Score • Multifarie olim Deus
Offertory • Score • Tui sunt caeli
Communion • Score • Viderunt]]> <![CDATA[Propers for the Sunday within the Octave of Christmas]]> https://thecatacombs.org/showthread.php?tid=3170 Wed, 29 Dec 2021 14:50:29 +0000 Stone]]> https://thecatacombs.org/showthread.php?tid=3170 Propers for the Sunday within the Octave of Christmas

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Introit • Score • Dum medium silentium
Gradual • Score • Speciosus forma
Alleluia • Score • Dominus regnavit decorem induit
Offertory • Score • Deus enim firmavit
Communion • Score • Tolle Puerum et Matrem ejus]]> <![CDATA[Coventry Carol - For the Feast of the Holy Innocents]]> https://thecatacombs.org/showthread.php?tid=3163 Tue, 28 Dec 2021 15:26:31 +0000 Stone]]> https://thecatacombs.org/showthread.php?tid=3163 A Brief History of the Coventry Carol
Taken from here
The Coventry Carol, surprisingly, is not a Christmas carol at all. It is actually a part of the Feast of the Holy Innocents, celebrated December 28th, commemorating the massacre of the young children of Bethlehem ordered by King Herod in an attempt to eliminate the Messiah. The song is supposed to be rooted in one of the Coventry Corpus Christi plays which was the “Pageant of the Shearmen and Tailors,” (one of a cycle of medieval mystery plays where local people performed theatrical productions based on Bible stories). Basically, this song is a lament, women singing a last lullaby for their murdered children. It is lovely, sorrowful, and haunting. Another interpretation has it as Mary’s lament for the future fate of her newborn Son. It seems a strange song for a festive time, but brings home part of the deeper meaning of the holiday for me.

The origins of the Coventry Carol as we know it are not clear. The play was performed in the 15th century for Queen Margaret of England in 1456 and for Henry VII in 1492. It may go back as far as 1392. The lyrics known today are attributed to Robert Croo 1534 (based on early 19th century copies of a manuscript that was destroyed in 1875), and the music to an unknown composer in 1591. There are conflicting references for this song, but it is known to have been performed and popular in the 16th century in some form, and are still popular today.

The Coventry Carol

Lullay, thou little tiny Child,
By-bye lully, lullay.
Lullay, thou little tiny Child,
By-bye lully, lullay.

O sisters too, how may we do
For to preserve this day,
This poor Youngling for whom we sing
By-bye lully, lullay.

Herod the King, in his raging,
Charged he hath this day;
His men of might, in his own sight,
All children young, to slay.

Then woe is me, poor Child, for Thee,
And ever mourn and say;
For Thy parting nor say nor sing,
By-bye lully, lullay.

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Taken from here
The Coventry Carol, surprisingly, is not a Christmas carol at all. It is actually a part of the Feast of the Holy Innocents, celebrated December 28th, commemorating the massacre of the young children of Bethlehem ordered by King Herod in an attempt to eliminate the Messiah. The song is supposed to be rooted in one of the Coventry Corpus Christi plays which was the “Pageant of the Shearmen and Tailors,” (one of a cycle of medieval mystery plays where local people performed theatrical productions based on Bible stories). Basically, this song is a lament, women singing a last lullaby for their murdered children. It is lovely, sorrowful, and haunting. Another interpretation has it as Mary’s lament for the future fate of her newborn Son. It seems a strange song for a festive time, but brings home part of the deeper meaning of the holiday for me.

The origins of the Coventry Carol as we know it are not clear. The play was performed in the 15th century for Queen Margaret of England in 1456 and for Henry VII in 1492. It may go back as far as 1392. The lyrics known today are attributed to Robert Croo 1534 (based on early 19th century copies of a manuscript that was destroyed in 1875), and the music to an unknown composer in 1591. There are conflicting references for this song, but it is known to have been performed and popular in the 16th century in some form, and are still popular today.

The Coventry Carol

]]> <![CDATA[Propers for the Feast of the Nativity - Christmas Mass at Midnight and Mass at Dawn]]> https://thecatacombs.org/showthread.php?tid=3146 Sat, 25 Dec 2021 16:48:17 +0000 Stone]]> https://thecatacombs.org/showthread.php?tid=3146 Propers for the Feast of the Nativity - Gregorian Chant
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Christmas Midnight Mass
Introit • Score • Dominus dixit ad me (Introit)
Gradual • Score • Tecum principium
Alleluia • Score • Dominus dixit ad me (Alleluia)
Offertory • Score • Laetentur caeli
Communion • Score • In splendoribus sanctorum

Christmas Mass at Dawn
Introit • Score • Lux fulgebit
Gradual • Score • Benedictus qui venit
Alleluia • Score • Dominus regnavit decorem induit (SHARED)
Offertory • Score • Deus enim firmavit
Communion • Score • Exsulta filia Sion

Christmas Daytime Mass
Introit • Score • Puer natus est nobis
Gradual • Score • Viderunt omnes (Gradual)
Alleluia • Score • Dies sanctificatus
Offertory • Score • Tui sunt caeli
Communion • Score • Viderunt omnes (Communion)]]> <![CDATA[Christmas Hymn: Verbum Caro Factum Est]]> https://thecatacombs.org/showthread.php?tid=3138 Fri, 24 Dec 2021 12:17:32 +0000 Stone]]> https://thecatacombs.org/showthread.php?tid=3138 Verbum Caro Factum Est
Verbum Caro Factum Est is an old Latin Christmas carol that glorifies the Blessed Virgin. In the coldest season of the year, Life is born from the Virgin who, ever untarnished, brings forth the glory of God made man. Through our Blessed Mother the Word is made flesh. Through her Son the world is redeemed from sin.

Verbum Caro Factum Est is a medieval hymn of unknown authorship.
It is here performed by the Taverner choir

Listen to Verbum Caro Factum Est: https://www.traditioninaction.org/religi...Verbum.mp3

Latin Lyrics:

Verbum caro factum est de Virgine,
Verbum caro factum est de Virgine Maria.

In hoc anni circulo,
Vita datur seculo,
Nato nobis Parvulo de Virgine,
Nato nobis Parvulo de Virgine Maria.

Verbum caro factum est de Virgine,
Verbum caro factum est de Virgine Maria.

Quos vetustas suffocat,
Et ad vitam revocat,
Natus se deus collocat in Virgine,
Natus se deus collocat in Virgine Maria.

Verbum caro factum est de Virgine,
Verbum caro factum est de Virgine Maria.

Stella solem pertulit,
Sol salutem contulit,
Nihil tamen abstulit de Virgine,
Nihil tamen abstulit de Virgine Maria.

Verbum caro factum est de Virgine,
Verbum caro factum est de Virgine Maria.

Sine viri copula,
Florem dedit ungula,
Qui manet in secula cum virgine,
Qui manet in secula cum Virgine Maria.

Verbum caro factum est de Virgine,
Verbum caro factum est de Virgine Maria.

Die hac sanctissima,
Omnibus dignissima,
Nobis datur gloria de Virgine,
Nobis datur gloria de Virgine Maria.

Verbum caro factum est de Virgine,
Verbum caro factum est de Virgine Maria.

English Translation:

The Word was made flesh of the Virgin,
The Word was made flesh of the Virgin Mary.

In this season of the year,
Life was given to the world,
An Infant was born for us from the Virgin,
An Infant was born for us from the Virgin Mary.

The Word was made flesh of the Virgin,
The Word was made flesh of the Virgin Mary.

What was dead in the old times,
He recalled to life,
When God was born from the Virgin,
When God was born from the Virgin Mary.

The Word was made flesh of the Virgin,
The Word was made flesh of the Virgin Mary.

Through this Star born of the Sun,
The Sun brought salvation,
Nothing was removed from the Virgin,
Nothing was removed from the Virgin Mary.

The Word was made flesh of the Virgin,
The Word was made flesh of the Virgin Mary.

Without knowing man,
This flower bloomed,
And she remained forever as a virgin,
And she remained forever as the Virgin Mary.

The Word was made flesh of the Virgin,
The Word was made flesh of the Virgin Mary.

On this most holy day,
The most dignified among all days,
We should glorify the Virgin,
We should glorify the Virgin Mary.

The Word was made flesh of the Virgin,
The Word was made flesh of the Virgin Mary.

]]> Verbum Caro Factum Est
Verbum Caro Factum Est is an old Latin Christmas carol that glorifies the Blessed Virgin. In the coldest season of the year, Life is born from the Virgin who, ever untarnished, brings forth the glory of God made man. Through our Blessed Mother the Word is made flesh. Through her Son the world is redeemed from sin.

Verbum Caro Factum Est is a medieval hymn of unknown authorship.
It is here performed by the Taverner choir

Listen to Verbum Caro Factum Est: https://www.traditioninaction.org/religi...Verbum.mp3

Latin Lyrics:

Verbum caro factum est de Virgine,
Verbum caro factum est de Virgine Maria.

In hoc anni circulo,
Vita datur seculo,
Nato nobis Parvulo de Virgine,
Nato nobis Parvulo de Virgine Maria.

Verbum caro factum est de Virgine,
Verbum caro factum est de Virgine Maria.

Quos vetustas suffocat,
Et ad vitam revocat,
Natus se deus collocat in Virgine,
Natus se deus collocat in Virgine Maria.

Verbum caro factum est de Virgine,
Verbum caro factum est de Virgine Maria.

Stella solem pertulit,
Sol salutem contulit,
Nihil tamen abstulit de Virgine,
Nihil tamen abstulit de Virgine Maria.

Verbum caro factum est de Virgine,
Verbum caro factum est de Virgine Maria.

Sine viri copula,
Florem dedit ungula,
Qui manet in secula cum virgine,
Qui manet in secula cum Virgine Maria.

Verbum caro factum est de Virgine,
Verbum caro factum est de Virgine Maria.

Die hac sanctissima,
Omnibus dignissima,
Nobis datur gloria de Virgine,
Nobis datur gloria de Virgine Maria.

Verbum caro factum est de Virgine,
Verbum caro factum est de Virgine Maria.

English Translation:

The Word was made flesh of the Virgin,
The Word was made flesh of the Virgin Mary.

In this season of the year,
Life was given to the world,
An Infant was born for us from the Virgin,
An Infant was born for us from the Virgin Mary.

The Word was made flesh of the Virgin,
The Word was made flesh of the Virgin Mary.

What was dead in the old times,
He recalled to life,
When God was born from the Virgin,
When God was born from the Virgin Mary.

The Word was made flesh of the Virgin,
The Word was made flesh of the Virgin Mary.

Through this Star born of the Sun,
The Sun brought salvation,
Nothing was removed from the Virgin,
Nothing was removed from the Virgin Mary.

The Word was made flesh of the Virgin,
The Word was made flesh of the Virgin Mary.

Without knowing man,
This flower bloomed,
And she remained forever as a virgin,
And she remained forever as the Virgin Mary.

The Word was made flesh of the Virgin,
The Word was made flesh of the Virgin Mary.

On this most holy day,
The most dignified among all days,
We should glorify the Virgin,
We should glorify the Virgin Mary.

The Word was made flesh of the Virgin,
The Word was made flesh of the Virgin Mary.

]]> <![CDATA[Christmas Hymn: In Dulce Jubilo]]> https://thecatacombs.org/showthread.php?tid=3137 Fri, 24 Dec 2021 12:14:46 +0000 Stone]]> https://thecatacombs.org/showthread.php?tid=3137 In Dulce Jubilo
Latin and German Christmas Carol

In Dulce Jubilo (In Sweet Joy) is a 14th century Christmas song. According to legend, a German mystic, Dominican Brother Heinrich Suso, was visited by angels and invited to sing with them in praise of the Child Jesus. He remembered the angelic song and recorded the following verses incorporating two languages (Latin and German).

Several English translations have been made over the centuries, with many retaining the Latin verses. Below iyou will find the original German and Latin form of the carol, along with an English translation. It is sung by the Leipzig Thomaner Choir.

Listen to In Dulce Jubilo: https://www.traditioninaction.org/religi..._Dulce.mp3

Lyrics:

In dulci jubilo,
Nun singet und seid froh.
Unsers Herzens Wonne,
Leit in praesepio,
Und leuchtet als die Sonne,
Matris in gremio.
Alpha est et O,
Alpha est et O.

O Jesu parvule,
Nach dir ist mir so weh.
Tröst mir mein Gemüte,
O puer optime,
Durch alle deine Güte,
O princeps gloriae,
Trahe me post te,
Trahe me post te.

Ubi sunt gaudia,
Nirgend mehr denn da?
Da die Engel singen,
Nova cantica,
Und die Schellen klingen,
In Regis curia.
Eia, wären wir da,
Eia, wären wir da.

Translation:

In sweet joy,
Now sing and be glad.
Our hearts delight,
In the manger.
It shines like the sun,
He is in His Mother's lap.
He is the Alpha and Omega,
He is the Alpha and Omega.

O tiny Jesus,
I have longed so much for Thee.
But now my mind is comforted,
O best of boys,
Through all Thy goodness,
O prince of glory,
Draw me after Thee,
Draw me after Thee.

Where are joys
In any place but there?
The angels sing,
New songs,
And the bells ring
In the King's court.
O, it is as if we were there.
O, it is as if we were there.

]]> In Dulce Jubilo
Latin and German Christmas Carol

In Dulce Jubilo (In Sweet Joy) is a 14th century Christmas song. According to legend, a German mystic, Dominican Brother Heinrich Suso, was visited by angels and invited to sing with them in praise of the Child Jesus. He remembered the angelic song and recorded the following verses incorporating two languages (Latin and German).

Several English translations have been made over the centuries, with many retaining the Latin verses. Below iyou will find the original German and Latin form of the carol, along with an English translation. It is sung by the Leipzig Thomaner Choir.

Listen to In Dulce Jubilo: https://www.traditioninaction.org/religi..._Dulce.mp3

Lyrics:

In dulci jubilo,
Nun singet und seid froh.
Unsers Herzens Wonne,
Leit in praesepio,
Und leuchtet als die Sonne,
Matris in gremio.
Alpha est et O,
Alpha est et O.

O Jesu parvule,
Nach dir ist mir so weh.
Tröst mir mein Gemüte,
O puer optime,
Durch alle deine Güte,
O princeps gloriae,
Trahe me post te,
Trahe me post te.

Ubi sunt gaudia,
Nirgend mehr denn da?
Da die Engel singen,
Nova cantica,
Und die Schellen klingen,
In Regis curia.
Eia, wären wir da,
Eia, wären wir da.

Translation:

In sweet joy,
Now sing and be glad.
Our hearts delight,
In the manger.
It shines like the sun,
He is in His Mother's lap.
He is the Alpha and Omega,
He is the Alpha and Omega.

O tiny Jesus,
I have longed so much for Thee.
But now my mind is comforted,
O best of boys,
Through all Thy goodness,
O prince of glory,
Draw me after Thee,
Draw me after Thee.

Where are joys
In any place but there?
The angels sing,
New songs,
And the bells ring
In the King's court.
O, it is as if we were there.
O, it is as if we were there.

]]> <![CDATA[Christmas Hymn: Resonet in Laudibus]]> https://thecatacombs.org/showthread.php?tid=3132 Thu, 23 Dec 2021 12:44:25 +0000 Stone]]> https://thecatacombs.org/showthread.php?tid=3132 Resonet in Laudibus

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Resonet in Laudibus is a Latin Christmas Carol reflecting on the glory of the Nativity of Christ. Our Lord is born of Mary ever Virgin and, thus, the message of St. Gabriel comes to pass. The children of Israel are called on to rejoice for at last the Messiah has come. Here is the Child who shall be the Savior of mankind, here is the One who will purge all our crimes.

Resonet in Laudibus is a medieval hymn dating to at least the 13th century. Many variations of the song were developed, with some utilizing a single Stanza and others incorporating different Christmas hymns. It is here sung by The Chapell Choir and Orchestra.

Listen to the Resonet in Laudibus: https://www.traditioninaction.org/religi...esonet.mp3

Lyrics

Latin lyrics

Resonet in laudibus,
Cum iucundis plausibus,
Sion cum fidelibus,
Apparuit, apparuit,
Quem genuit Maria.

Apparuit, apparuit,
Quem genuit Maria.

Sunt impleta quae praedixit Gabriel.

Eya, Eya, Virgo Deum genuit,
Quem diuina voluit clementia.
Hodie apparuit, apparuit in Israel,
Ex Maria Virgine est natus Rex.

Pueri concinite,
Nato Regi psallite,
Voce pia dicite:
Apparuit quem genuit Maria.

Sion lauda Dominum,
Saluatorem hominu,
Purgatorem criminu.
Apparuit quem genuit Maria.

Sunt impleta quae praedixit Gabriel.
Eya, Eya,Virgo Deum genuit,
Quem diuina voluit clementia.
Hodie apparuit, apparuit in Israel,
Ex Maria Virgine est natus Rex.

English translation

Let praises resound,
With joyous acclaim,
Sion and their faithful.
He appeared, He appeared,
Who was born of Mary.

He appeared, He appeared,
Who was born of Mary.

It has been fulfilled what Gabriel foretold.
Eia, Eia, a Virgin bore God,
Which the divine mercy willed.
Today He has appeared in Israel:
From the Virgin Mary is born a King.

Sing together to the Child,
The newborn King let us praise,
With pious voices, say:
He appeared who was born of Mary.

Sion praise the Lord,
The Savior of mankind,
He who purges us of sin:
He appeared who was born of Mary.

It has been fulfilled what Gabriel foretold.
Eia, a Virgin bore God,
Which the divine mercy willed.
Today He has appeared in Israel:
From the Virgin Mary is born a King.
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Lyrics

Latin lyrics

Resonet in laudibus,
Cum iucundis plausibus,
Sion cum fidelibus,
Apparuit, apparuit,
Quem genuit Maria.

Apparuit, apparuit,
Quem genuit Maria.

Sunt impleta quae praedixit Gabriel.

English translation

Let praises resound,
With joyous acclaim,
Sion and their faithful.
He appeared, He appeared,
Who was born of Mary.

He appeared, He appeared,
Who was born of Mary.

It has been fulfilled what Gabriel foretold.
Eia, Eia, a Virgin bore God,
Which the divine mercy willed.
Today He has appeared in Israel:
From the Virgin Mary is born a King.

Sing together to the Child,
The newborn King let us praise,
With pious voices, say:
He appeared who was born of Mary.

Sion praise the Lord,
The Savior of mankind,
He who purges us of sin:
He appeared who was born of Mary.

It has been fulfilled what Gabriel foretold.
Eia, a Virgin bore God,
Which the divine mercy willed.
Today He has appeared in Israel:
From the Virgin Mary is born a King.
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We Three Kings Of Orient Are

3 Kings:

1. We three kings of Orient are
Bearing gifts, we traverse afar.
Field and fountain, moor and mountain,
Following yonder star.

Chorus:

O Star of Wonder, Star of Night,
Star with Royal Beauty bright,
Westward leading, Still proceeding,
Guide us to Thy perfect Light.

Gaspar:
2. Born a King on Bethlehem plain,
Gold I bring to crown Him again,
King forever,
Ceasing never
Over us all to reign. Chorus

Melchior:
3. Frankincense to offer have I;
Incense owns a Deity nigh:
Prayer and praising
All men raising,
Worship Him God on high. Chorus

Balthazar:
4. Myrrh is mine; it’s bitter perfume;
Breathes a life of gathering gloom: —
Sorrowing, sighing,
Bleeding, dying,
Sealed in the stone-cold tomb. Chorus

3 Kings:
5. Glorious now behold Him arise,
King and God and sacrifice.
Heav'n sings
Halleluia;
Hallelujah the earth replies. Chorus

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We Three Kings Of Orient Are

3 Kings:

1. We three kings of Orient are
Bearing gifts, we traverse afar.
Field and fountain, moor and mountain,
Following yonder star.

Chorus:

O Star of Wonder, Star of Night,
Star with Royal Beauty bright,
Westward leading, Still proceeding,
Guide us to Thy perfect Light.

]]> <![CDATA[Christmas and Epiphany Hymn - The First Noel]]> https://thecatacombs.org/showthread.php?tid=732 Wed, 06 Jan 2021 11:41:28 +0000 Stone]]> https://thecatacombs.org/showthread.php?tid=732

The First Noel

The First Noel the angel did say
Was to certain poor shepherds
in fields as they lay;
In fields as they lay, keeping their sheep,
On a cold winter's night that was so deep.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,
Born is the King of Israel.

They looked up and saw a star
Shining in the east beyond them far,
And to the earth it gave great light,
And so it continued both day and night.
Noel, Noel, etc....

And by the light of that same star
Three wise men came from country far;
To seek for a king was their intent,
And to follow the star wherever it went.
Noel, Noel, etc....

This star drew nigh to the northwest,
O'er Bethlehem it took it rest,
And there it did both stop and stay
Right over the place where Jesus lay.
Noel, Noel, etc....

Then entered in those wise men three
Full reverently upon their knee,
and offered there in his presence
Their gold, and myrrh, and frankincense.
Noel, Noel, etc.

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