Gaudete! gaudete!
Christus est natus ex Maria virgine,
gaudete!
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Rejoice! Rejoice!
Christ is born of the Virgin Mary,
Rejoice!
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Tempus adest gratiae, hoe
quod optabamus;
carmina laetitiae devote reddamus.
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At this time of grace and
longed-for blessing,
Love faithfully offers a song of praise.
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Deus homo factus est, natura
mirante;
mundus renovatus est a Christo regnante.
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God is made human in this
wonderful birth:
The world is cleansed through the rule of
Christ.
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Ezechielis orta clausa per
transistur;
unde lux est orta, salus invenitur.
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The gate of heaven now opens
which to us was closed,
Sending forth transforming light through which
holiness is found.
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Ergo nostra contio psallat
iam in lustro;
Benedicat Domino; salus regi nostro.
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Therefore we meet in pure songs
of joy;
We bless the Lord, King of our Salvation.
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