Hymn: Gaudete!

Gaudete! gaudete!
Christus est natus ex Maria Virgine: Gaudete!

Tempus adest gratiae, Hoc quod optabamus;
Carmina laeticiae Devote redamus.

Gaudete! gaudete!
Christus est natus ex Maria Virgine: Gaudete!

Deus homo factus est, Natura mirante;
Mundus renovatus est, A Christo regnante.

Gaudete! gaudete!
Christus est natus ex Maria Virgine: Gaudete!

Ezechiellis porta Clausa pertransitur;
Unde lux est orta, Salus invenitur.

Gaudete! gaudete!
Christus est natus ex Maria Virgine: Gaudete!

Ergo nostra concito Psallat iam in lustro;
Benedicat Domino: Salus Regi nostro.

Gaudete! gaudete!
Christus est natus ex Maria Virgine: Gaudete!

[translated to 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.

Rejoice, rejoice! Christ is born
Of the Virgin Mary rejoice!

God has become man,
(With) nature marveling,
The world has been renewed
By Christ (who is) reigning.

Rejoice, rejoice! Christ is born
Of the Virgin Mary rejoice!

The closed gate of Ezekiel
Is passed through,
Whence the light is raised,
Salvation is found.

Rejoice, rejoice! Christ is born
Of the Virgin Mary rejoice!

Therefore let our gathering
Now sing in brightness
Let it give praise to the Lord:
Greeting to our King.

Rejoice, rejoice! Christ is born
Of the Virgin Mary rejoice!]