Gaudete (Two Medieval Lyrics, No. 2)

Rejoice

Sametz, Steven (b. 1954)

Voicing:
Mixed Choir → SSATB

Accompaniment:
Unaccompanied

Function/Language(s):
Latin

Occasion:

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

Publication Information:
Oxford University Press — 94.376 (2000)
ISBN 0-19-386309-X

Text Information:
Reference: Jistebnice (1420) and Piae Cantiones (1582)—both Anonymous

Duration: 2:30
Lyrics:

Gaudete, gaudete!  Christus est natus,
ex Maria Virgine: Gaudete!

Tempus ad est gratiae,
Hoc quod optabamus:
Carmina laeticiae
Devote reddamus.

Deus homo factus est,
Natura mirante;
Mundus renovatus est
A Christo regnante.

Ezichielis porta
Clausa per transitur;
Unde Lux est orta,
Salus invenitur.
(Riu, riu, chiu, la guarda riber’:
Dios guardo el lobo de nuestra cordera.)

Ergo nostra concio
Psallat jam in lustro;
Benedicat Domino:
Salus Regi nostro.

English translation:
Rejoice! Christ is born of the Virgin Mary; rejoice!
The time of grace has come for which we have prayed;
Let us devoutly sing songs of joy.
God is made man, while nature wonders;
The world is renewed by Christ the King.
The closed gate of Ezekiel has been passed through;
From where the Light has risen, salvation is found.
Therefore, let our assembly sing praises 
now at this time of purification;
Let it bless the Lord; greetings to our King.

Notes: SSATB with Alto, Tenor, Bass divisi.
Submitted by: Brian Luckner Added: Nov 4, 2021 Last updated: Jan 26, 2022