O magnum mysterium

O Great Mystery

Villette, Pierre (1926–1998)

Voicing:
Mixed Choir → SATB

Accompaniment:
Unaccompanied

Function/Language(s):
Latin

Occasion:

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

Publication Information:
Durand — 14263 (1986)

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

Duration: 3:30
Lyrics:

O magnum mysterium, Et admirabile sacramentum,
(O magnum mysterium) Ut animalia viderent Dominum natum, 
jacentem in praesepio.
Beata Virgo Maria, cujus viscera meruerunt
Portare Dominum Christum.  

Ave Maria, gratia plena,
Dominus tecum.
O magnum mysterium. Amen.

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 Christ the Lord..

Hail Mary, full of grace;
the Lord is with you.

O great mystery. Amen.

Notes: Includes the versicle “Ave Maria, gratia plena, Dominus tecum.” This is the original text as found in the Divine Office, 1963 edition in Latin and English.
Submitted by: Brian Luckner Added: Oct 27, 2021 Last updated: Jan 26, 2022