O Magnum Mysterium is one of the season’s more beautiful works. This performance is by a truly spectacular group. Enjoy the King’s College Choir.
Latin text
O magnum mysterium,
et admirabile sacramentum,
ut animalia viderent Dominum natum,
jacentem in praesepio!
Beata Virgo, cujus viscera
meruerunt portare
Dominum Christum.
Alleluia.
English translation
O great mystery,
and wonderful sacrament,
that animals should see the new-born Lord,
lying in a manger!
Blessed is the Virgin whose womb
was worthy to bear
Christ the Lord.
Alleluia!
Pattie Thomas
December 30, 2012 1:34 pmBreathtakingly beautiful.
Dr. Frank Buck
December 30, 2012 3:50 pmThanks, Pattie! This is one of our favorites.