Christmas Cantata — Daniel Pinkham

Quem Vidistis, Pastores? Quem vidistis, pastores, dicite, annunciate nobis, in terris quis apparuit? Natum vidimus et choros angelorum collaudantes Dominum. Alleluia. O Magnum Mysterium O magnum mysterium, et admirabile sacramentum, ut animalia viderent Dominum natum, jacentem in praesepio! Beata Virgo, cujus viscera meruerunt portare Dominum Christum. Gloria in Excelsis Deo Gloria in excelsis Deo Et in terra pax hominibus bonae voluntatis. Verse I Jubilate Deo, omnis terra; servite Domino in laetitia. Verse II Introite in conspectu ejus in exultatione. Verse III Scitote quoniam Dominus ipse est Deus; ipse fecit nos, et non ipsi nos.

Whom do you see, Shepherds? Whom do you see? Shepherds, tell us! Proclaim to us: who has appeared on earth? We saw the new-born child and choirs of angels praising the Lord. Alleluia! O Great Mystery O great mystery, and wondrous sacrament, that animals should see the new-born Lord lying in their manger! Blessed is the Virgin whose womb was worthy to bear the Lord Jesus Christ. Glory to God in the Highest Glory to God in the highest. And on earth peace to men of good will. Verse I Sing joyfully to God, all ye lands; serve the Lord with gladness. Verse II Enter into His presence with great joy. Verse III Know that the Lord alone is God; He has made us, and not we ourselves.