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Chorus (after each verse): |
Gaudete, gaudete, Christus est natus |
Rejoice, rejoice, Christ is born |
Ex Maria virgine, gaudete |
Of the Virgin Mary, rejoice |
Gaudete, gaudete, Christus est natus |
Rejoice, rejoice, Christ is born |
Ex Maria virgine, gaudete |
Of the Virgin Mary, rejoice |
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Tempus ad est gratiae |
The time of grace |
Hoc quod optabamus |
That we had hoped for is nigh |
Carmina laetitiae |
We return devoutly |
Devote redamus |
With songs of joy |
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Ergo nostra cantico |
Accordingly I chant |
Psala fiam in lustra |
To our illuminated psalm |
Benedicta Domino |
You sing to the Lord |
Psallos Regina nostra |
Oh blessed Queen of ours |
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Exchelis porta |
You cross over through |
Clausa per transitas |
The closed gate of heaven |
Unde lux est torta |
From whence the light is |
Clausa per transitis |
By a twisted secret way |