O magnum mysterium (Serenity)

O Great Mystery

Gjeilo, Ola (b. 1978)

Voicing:
Mixed Choir → SSAATTBB

Accompaniment:
String

Function/Language(s):
Latin

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

Publication Information:
Walton — HL08501809 (2012)

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.
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.
Blessed Virgin, whose womb was worthy
to carry the Lord Jesus Christ.
Alleluia, alleluia.

Notes: SSAATTBB with some additional divisi, Violin and Cello (keyboard reduction for rehearsal only). Separate violin and cello parts included at back of score.
Submitted by: Brian Luckner Added: Oct 27, 2021 Last updated: Jan 20, 2022