Laudemus by John W. Snyder

Laudemus cum armonia
Summi Patris splendorem,
Quem sacra virgo Maria
Peperit salvatorem.

Sumque genitorem,
Cuius nati solempnia
Recolentes mente pia
Ad ipsius honorem;
Benedicamus Domino,
Psallentes ‘Alleluia!’

Ergo adsis exoratrix,
Dei pro nobis genitrix,
Ut inde crescat castitas;
Deo dicamus gracias.

Laudemus cum armonia
Summi Patris splendorem.

Let us praise with harmony
The splendor of the Father,
Whom the blessed virgin Mary
Bore as the savior.

As his parent,
Observing the festival of his birth
With a holy mind
To his honor;
Bless the Lord,
Singing “Alleluia!”

Be there as our advocate
For us, mother,
That purity may increase;
Let us give thanks.

Let us praise with harmony
The splendor of the Father.

• Classical
• Renaissance
• art music
• early music
• electroacoustic
• opera
• Los Angeles