When was 'Gaudete' written?
It is believed that the sacred Christmas carol 'Gaudete' was composed in the 16th century and was first published in Piae Cantiones, a collection of Finnish/Swedish sacred songs dating to 1581.
'Gaudete' is written in a style typical of a medieval song of praise with a series of four-line stanzas, each preceded by a two-line refrain
What does 'Gaudete' mean?
Gaudete means rejoice
What are the lyrics to 'Gaudete' in English?
Rejoice, rejoice! Christ is born Of the Virgin Mary – Rejoice!
The time of grace has come— What we have wished for; Songs of joy Let us give back faithfully.
God has become man, With nature marvelling, The world has been renewed By the reigning Christ.
The closed gate of Ezekiel Is passed through, Whence the light is risen; Salvation has been found.
Therefore, let our assembly Now sing in brightness Let it bless the Lord: Salvation to our King.
What are the lyrics to Gaudete in the original Latin?
Gaudete, gaudete! Christus est natus Ex Maria virgine, gaudete!
Tempus adest gratiæ Hoc quod optabamus, Carmina lætitiæ Devote reddamus.
Deus homo factus est Natura mirante, Mundus renovatus est A Christo regnante.
Ezechielis porta Clausa pertransitur, Unde lux est orta Salus invenitur.
Ergo nostra contio Psallat iam in lustro; Benedicat Domino: Salus Regi nostro.