O magnum mysterium

O Great Mystery

Voicing:
Mixed Choir → SSATB

Accompaniment:
Unaccompanied

Function/Language(s):
Latin

Occasion:

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

Publication Information:
Roger Dean (Lorenz) — 10/2225R-2 (2000)

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: SSATB with bass divisi. Bracketed words in lyrics are omitted in this setting.
Submitted by: Brian Luckner Added: Oct 27, 2021 Last updated: Jan 20, 2022