Rorate Coeli

Palestrina, Giovanni Pierluigi da (c. 1525–1594)

Voicing:
Mixed Choir → SSATB

Function/Language(s):
Propers → Entrance Antiphon
Latin

Occasion:

Proper of Time → Advent → General Advent Season
Proper of Time → Advent → Fourth Sunday of Advent → Cycle A
Proper of Time → Advent → Fourth Sunday of Advent → Cycle B
Proper of Time → Advent → Fourth Sunday of Advent → Cycle C

Publication Information:
Chester Music
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Text Information:
Reference: Isaiah 45, 8
Source: Graduale Romanum

Lyrics:

Rorate Coeli de super, et nubes pluant justum: aperiatur terra et germinet Salvatorem. Ostende nobis, Domine, misericordiam tuam, et salutare tuum da nobis. Veni Domine, et nolitardare. Alleluia.

Pour out dew from above, you heavens, and let the clouds rain down the Just One. Let the earth open and bring forth a Savior. Show us your mercy, O Lord, and grant us your salvation. Come, O Lord, and do not delay. Alleluia.

Notes: This motet is the second part of the
Submitted by: Anthony DiCello Added: Feb 15, 2022 Last updated: Feb 15, 2022