O magnum mysterium

O Great Mystery

Conte, David (b. 1955)

Voicing:
Mixed Choir → SSATB

Accompaniment:
Unaccompanied

Function/Language(s):
Latin

Occasion:

Proper of Time → Christmas Season → The Nativity of the Lord → General

Publication Information:
E. C. Schirmer — 5888 (2003)

Text Information:
Reference: Responsory IV, Matins of Christmas Day
Source: Liturgy of the Hours

Lyrics:

O magnum mysterium, et admirabile sacramentum,
ut animalia viderent Dominum natum, 
jacentem in praesepio.
O beata Virgo, cujus viscera meruerunt
portare Dominum Jesum Christum.  
Alleluia, alleluia.

English translation:
O great mystery and wonderful sacrament,
That animals should see the Lord 
born lying in a manger.
O Blessed Virgin, whose womb was worthy
to carry the Lord Jesus Christ.
Alleluia, alleluia.

Notes: Actually SSATBB
Submitted by: Brian Luckner Added: Oct 27, 2021 Last updated: Jan 19, 2022