Text: Responsory
Language: Latin
Ensemble: SATB, S solo
Accompaniment: Harp and Organ
Genre: Sacred
Duration: 5.0 minutes
Page Count: 7
Catalog Number: NWC-194
Available from J. W. Pepper.
Note:
O Magnum Mysterium is for SATB choir, organ, harp, and optional strings. The ancient latin Christmas text is set as a lullaby evocative of awe and wonder of the newborn Christ. Suitable for a Christmas concert, lessons and carols, and Christmastide services.
Text:
O magnum mysterium, et admirabile sacramentum, ut animalia viderent Dominum natum, jacentem in praesepio!
Beata Virgo, cujus viscera meruerunt portare Dominum Christum. Alleluia.
O great mystery, and wonderful sacrament, that animals should see the newborn Lord, lying in a manger!
Blessed is the Virgin whose womb was worthy to bear Christ the Lord. Alleluia!
Responsory to the Fourth Lesson, Matins, Christmas Day