Gaudete

LATINENGLISH TRANSLATION
Gaudete, Gaudete, Christus est natus-Rejoice, Rejoice, Christ is born
Ex Maria Virgine, Gaudete!-of the Virgin Mary, Rejoice!

Tempus adest gratiae-The hour of grace which we
Hoc quod optabamus,- seek is here.
Carmina laetitiae-We offer with devotion our
Devote reddamus.-songs of gladness.

Deus homo factus est, -God is made man, a thing of
Natura mirante,- wonder.
Mundus renovatus est,- The world is renewed by
A Christo regnante.-Christ's reign.

Ezecheelis porta-Light has arisen. Salvation
Clausa pertransitur, -is come,
Undelux est orta-Bursting the gates of
Salus invenitur.-death.

Ergo nostra contio-Our congregation lustily
Psallat jam in lustro, -rejoices now,
Benedicat domino,- Giving blessing to God,
Salus Regi nostro.our Saviour and King.