| Martini festum celebremus laude perenni, |
We celebrate the Feast of Martin with eternal praise, |
The Feast of Martin now we honor, constantly praising; |
| Qui tulerat populo plurima dona Dei. |
He who brought to the people the many gifts of God. |
He brought to the people the manifold gifts of Heaven. |
| Lux rutilans nostra Martinus splendet in aede, |
Light from our Martin glows bright in the Temple, |
Light glowing from Martin illuminates all the Temple, |
| Cujus et usque manet tuta patrocinio. |
For in it even now remains his secure protection. |
For in it still remaining is his steadfast protection. |
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| Plebs igitur concors resonantia carmina mecum |
Therefore the songs of the people resound in harmony with me, |
Thus all of the people with harmonious, concordant voices |
| Cantet et appellet vocibus hisce virum: |
Voices singing and calling to this man: |
Asking and appealing, sing to this man, this soldier: |
| Sancte pater Martine tuos hic protege natos |
Saint Martin, father, protect your children here, |
O Saint Martin, our father, guard and protect us, your children, |
| Nosque tua Christo conciliato prece. |
Win us to Christ with your prayer. |
Winning us for Jesus with prayers of dauntless friendship. |
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| Orlando di Lasso |
Carol Anne Perry Lagemann |
Carol Anne Perry Lagemann |