Text: Plaudite, psallite

Giovanni Gabrieli (c. 1554–1612)

Original Text English Translation
 
Plaudite, psallite,
jubilate Deo,
omnis terra—alleluja.
Benedicant Dominum omnes gentes,
collaudantes eum—alleluja
quia fecit nobiscum
Dominus misericordiam suam—alleluja
et captivam duxit captivitatem,
admirabilis et gloriosus
in saecula—alleluja.
Clap (your hands), sing praises,
make a joyful sound to God,
all the earth—hallelujah.
Let all nations bless the Lord,
joining in his praises—hallelujah,
for the Lord has had
mercy on us—hallelujah,
and he has led captivity captive,
estimable and venerable
for (all) ages—hallelujah.

 

Translation: Robert Coote

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