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Omnis Gaudete
   
Credits: Traditional; arranged by Michael McGlynn
   
Appears On: Omnis (U.S. Release); Songs For A Celtic Christmas; Celtic Origins
   
Language: Latin
   
Other Versions: "Gaudete" on Katie McMahon's album Celtic Christmas
   

Lyrics: English Translation:
   
Chorus (after each verse): Chorus (after each verse):
Gaudete, gaudete, Christus est natus Rejoice, rejoice, Christ is born
Ex Maria Virgine, gaudete From the Virgin Mary, rejoice
Gaudete, gaudete, Christus est natus Rejoice, rejoice, Christ is born
Ex Maria Virgine, gaudete From the Virgin Mary, rejoice
   
Tempus adest gratiae The time is present
Hoc quod optabamus For which we have prayed
Carmina laeticiae Let us render
Devote redamus Songs of pious joy
   
Deus homo factus est God has been made man
Natura mirante To the wonder of nature
Mundus renovatus est The world has been renewed
A Christo regnante By Christ the king
   
Ezechiellis porta The closed door of Ezekiel
Clausa pertransitur Is traversed
Unde lux est orta From where the light has arisen
Salus invenitur Salvation is found
   
Ergo nostra concito Therefore now in our time
Psallat iam in lustro A song resounds
Benedicat Domino Praise the Lord
Salus Regi nostro Salvation to our king