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Gaudete! Christus est natus
Staff Notation • Sacred, Christmas
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Gaudete! Christus est natus by Márton Jakobey — Lyrics
Refrain: Gaudete! Gaudete!
Christus est natus ex Maria virgine.
Gaudete!
Tempus adest gratiae, hoc quod optabamus;
carmina laetitiae devote reddamus.
Refrain.
Deus homo factus est, natura mirante;
mundus renovatus est a Christo regnante.
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About Gaudete! Christus est natus
Perfect for Christmas services, this SATB setting of the Latin text Gaudete! Christus est natus brings a message of joy and grace. The composer Márton Jakobey crafts a vibrant and festive sound world for this sacred piece. The text itself, a Marian antiphon, celebrates the birth of Christ, proclaiming it as the longed-for time of grace. It speaks of God becoming human and the renewal of the world through Christ’s reign, referencing prophecies and the mystery of Christ’s birth. The refrain, 'Gaudete!', urges us to rejoice. The composer’s setting encourages the choir to deliver this message with joyous devotion, fitting for the season.
