| Ad cantus læticiæ |
To a song of joy |
To a song of joy and cheer |
| nos invitat hodie |
he invites us today: |
God invites us now and here; |
| spes & amor patriæ |
The hope and love of the Father |
Hope and peace and love appear |
| cœlestis. |
in Heaven. |
From Heaven. |
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| Natus est Emanuel, |
Emmanuel is born, |
Born is the Emmanuel, |
| quod præ dixit Gabriel, |
as Gabriel foretold, |
As was told by Gabriel, |
| unde Sanctus Daniel |
to which Saint Daniel |
As Saint Daniel too would tell |
| est testis. |
is witness. |
As witness. |
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| Ergo nos cum gaudio, |
Therefore, let us with joy |
Therefore now we all rejoice |
| nostra simul concio |
all at once in assembly |
And together with one voice |
| benedicat Domino |
bless the Lord |
Bless the Lord, our hope, our choice, |
| iubilo. |
with shouts. |
In triumph. |
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| Anonymous |
Carol Anne Perry Lagemann |
Carol Anne Perry Lagemann |