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Quem Pastores Laudavere
Shepherds Sang Their Praises
1
Quem pastores laudavere,
quibus angeli dixere,
absit vobis iam timere,
natus est rex gloriae.
2
Ad quem magi ambulabant,
aurum, thus, myrrham portabant,
immolabant haec sincere
leoni victoriae.
3
Christo regi, Deo nato,
per Mariam nobis dato,
merito resonet vere
laus, honor et gloria.
Words: Traditional (14th-century Latin)
1
Shepherds came, their praises bringing,
who had heard the angels singing:
"Far from you be fear unruly,
Christ is King of glory born."
2
Wise men whom a star had guided
incense, gold, and myrrh provided,
made their sacrifices truly
to the Lion's victory.
3
Christ the King, the Lord of heaven,
unto us through Mary given,
worthily let all men sing him
praise and honour, glory, might.
Words: Traditional (14th-century Latin)