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''Note: This translation was executed for the purpose of fitting to the existing musical structure and original Latin rhyme scheme. It is not intended as a "pure" or literal translation.'' | ''Note: This translation was executed for the purpose of fitting to the existing musical structure and original Latin rhyme scheme. It is not intended as a "pure" or literal translation.'' | ||
1. On our Savior's birthdate | 1. On our Savior's birthdate | ||
all the angels celebrate | all the angels celebrate | ||
and they sing in holy love: | and they sing in holy love: | ||
'Glory be to God above! | 'Glory be to God above! | ||
God is born of a virgin, God was borne by a virgin, by a virgin ever chaste.' | God is born of a virgin, God was borne by a virgin, by a virgin ever chaste.' | ||
2. Now is born Emanuel | 2. Now is born Emanuel | ||
as foretold by Gabriel, | as foretold by Gabriel, | ||
as attests Ezekiel, | as attests Ezekiel, | ||
as fulfilled on this Noël. | as fulfilled on this Noël. | ||
God is born of a virgin, God was borne by a virgin, by a virgin ever chaste. | God is born of a virgin, God was borne by a virgin, by a virgin ever chaste. | ||
3. Angels bring these precious words, | 3. Angels bring these precious words, | ||
gladdening the shepherds, | gladdening the shepherds, | ||
telling of the Savior's birth, | telling of the Savior's birth, | ||
of great joy for all the Earth: | of great joy for all the Earth: | ||
'God is born of a virgin, God was borne by a virgin, by a virgin ever chaste.' | 'God is born of a virgin, God was borne by a virgin, by a virgin ever chaste.' | ||
4. Born today is Christ the child, | 4. Born today is Christ the child, | ||
born of Mary undefiled, | born of Mary undefiled, | ||
born this babe, so meek and mild, | born this babe, so meek and mild, | ||
magi, kings and beasts beguiled. | magi, kings and beasts beguiled. | ||
God is born of a virgin, God was borne by a virgin, by a virgin ever chaste. | God is born of a virgin, God was borne by a virgin, by a virgin ever chaste. | ||
5. Magi come from far away, | |||
bringing gifts for Him today, | |||
and adoring him with love: | |||
'Glory be to God above! | |||
God is born of a virgin, God was borne by a virgin, by a virgin ever chaste.'}} | |||
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- CPDL #15864:
- Editor: Peter Kaplan (submitted 2008-01-29). Score information: Letter, 1 page, 140 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes: An English translation of In Natali Domini set to the 3-verse, 3-voice version found in the Codex Specialnik. Rhyme scheme of original Latin kept to insofar as possible. Transposed down a perfect fifth to suit male voices.
- CPDL #15865:
- Editor: Peter Kaplan (submitted 2008-01-29). Score information: Letter, 5 pages, 520 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes: An English translation of In Natali Domini set to the 3vv version found in the Codex Specialnik. Rhyme scheme of original Latin kept to insofar as possible.
- CPDL #15866:
- Editor: Peter Kaplan (submitted 2008-01-29). Score information: Letter, 1 page, 136 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes: In Natali Domini as found in the Codex Specialnik. Transposed down a perfect fifth to better suit male voices.
- CPDL #05759:
Finale 2003
- Editor: John Bodinger (submitted 2003-10-17). Score information: Letter, 1 page, 72 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes:
- CPDL #05758: Finale 2001
- Editor: Francesco Lorenzo Luciani (submitted 2003-10-07). Score information: A4, 2 pages, 108 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes:
General Information
Title: In natali Domini (On Our Savior's Birthdate)
Composer: Anonymous
Number of voices: 3vv Voicings: ATB or TBB
Genre: Sacred, Motet
Languages: Latin, English
Instruments: A cappella
Published: Codex Speciálník, c.1500
Original text and translations
Original text and translations may be found at In natali Domini.
English translation
Note: This translation was executed for the purpose of fitting to the existing musical structure and original Latin rhyme scheme. It is not intended as a "pure" or literal translation.
1. On our Savior's birthdate
all the angels celebrate
and they sing in holy love:
'Glory be to God above!
God is born of a virgin, God was borne by a virgin, by a virgin ever chaste.'
2. Now is born Emanuel
as foretold by Gabriel,
as attests Ezekiel,
as fulfilled on this Noël.
God is born of a virgin, God was borne by a virgin, by a virgin ever chaste.
3. Angels bring these precious words,
gladdening the shepherds,
telling of the Savior's birth,
of great joy for all the Earth:
'God is born of a virgin, God was borne by a virgin, by a virgin ever chaste.'
4. Born today is Christ the child,
born of Mary undefiled,
born this babe, so meek and mild,
magi, kings and beasts beguiled.
God is born of a virgin, God was borne by a virgin, by a virgin ever chaste.
5. Magi come from far away,
bringing gifts for Him today,
and adoring him with love:
'Glory be to God above!
God is born of a virgin, God was borne by a virgin, by a virgin ever chaste.'