Quem Pastores Laudavere

Bassi, James (b. 1961)

Voicing:
Mixed Choir → SATB

Accompaniment:
Unaccompanied

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

Publication Information:
Oxford University Press — (© 2007)

Lyrics:

Quem pastores laudavere,
Quibus angeli dixere,
Absit vobis iam timere,
Natus est rex gloriae.

Ad quem magi ambulabant,
Aurum, thus, myrrham portabant,
Immolabant haec sincere
Nato regi gloriae.

Christo regi, Deo nato,
Per Mariam Nobis dato,
Merito resonet vere
Laus, honor et gloria.

Translation:
The one praised by the shepherds,
to whom the angels said,
“Now lay aside your fears,”
has been born the king of glory.

To whom the wise men made their way,
bringing gold, frankincense, and myrrh,
which they offered with open hearts
to the victorious lion.

To Christ the king, born God,
given to us through Mary,
let there resound as is truly fitting
praise, honor, and glory.

Notes: for SATTBB voices
Submitted by: Anthony DiCello Added: Apr 6, 2022