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Latin Christmas Carol

Resonet in Laudibus

Resonet in Laudibus is a Latin Christmas Carol reflecting on the glory of the Nativity of Christ. Our Lord is born of Mary ever Virgin and, thus, the message of St. Gabriel comes to pass. The children of Israel are called on to rejoice for at last the Messiah has come. Here is the Child who shall be the Savior of mankind, here is the One who will purge all our crimes.

Resonet in Laudibus is a medieval hymn dating to at least the 13th century. Many variations of the song were developed, with some utilizing a single Stanza and others incorporating different Christmas hymns. It is here sung by The Chapell Choir and Orchestra.



Listen to the Resonet in Laudibus


Lyrics:

Latin lyrics

Resonet in laudibus,
Cum iucundis plausibus,
Sion cum fidelibus,
Apparuit, apparuit,
Quem genuit Maria.

Apparuit, apparuit,
Quem genuit Maria.

Continuation

Sunt impleta quae praedixit Gabriel.
Eya, Eya, Virgo Deum genuit,
Quem diuina voluit clementia.
Hodie apparuit, apparuit in Israel,
Ex Maria Virgine est natus Rex.

Pueri concinite,
Nato Regi psallite,
Voce pia dicite:
Apparuit quem genuit Maria.

Sion lauda Dominum,
Saluatorem hominu,
Purgatorem criminu.
Apparuit quem genuit Maria.

Sunt impleta quae praedixit Gabriel.
Eya, Eya,Virgo Deum genuit,
Quem diuina voluit clementia.
Hodie apparuit, apparuit in Israel,
Ex Maria Virgine est natus Rex.
English translation

Let praises resound,
With joyous acclaim,
Sion and their faithful.
He appeared, He appeared,
Who was born of Mary.

He appeared, He appeared,
Who was born of Mary.

Continuation

It has been fulfilled what Gabriel foretold.
Eia, Eia, a Virgin bore God,
Which the divine mercy willed.
Today He has appeared in Israel:
From the Virgin Mary is born a King.

Sing together to the Child,
The newborn King let us praise,
With pious voices, say:
He appeared who was born of Mary.

Sion praise the Lord,
The Savior of mankind,
He who purges us of sin:
He appeared who was born of Mary.

It has been fulfilled what Gabriel foretold.
Eia, a Virgin bore God,
Which the divine mercy willed.
Today He has appeared in Israel:
From the Virgin Mary is born a King.




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