Angelus ad pastores ait

The Angel Says to the Shepherds

Voicing:
Mixed Choir → SSAATTBB

Accompaniment:
Unaccompanied

Function/Language(s):
Latin

Occasion:

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

Publication Information:
Arista — AE 215 (1974)

Text Information:
Reference: Third antiphon at Lauds, Nativity of the Lord
Source: Liturgy of the Hours

Duration: 3:15
Lyrics:

Angelus ad pastores ait:
Annuntio vobis gaudium magnum:
quia natus est vobis hodie 
Salvator mundi, alleluia.

English translation:
The angel says to the shepherds:
I bring you tidings of great joy.
For unto you is born today 
the Savior of the world, alleluia.

Notes: Double choir: SATB/SATB
Submitted by: Brian Luckner Added: Nov 4, 2021 Last updated: Jan 26, 2022