INTROIT

Veni Jesu … L. Cherubini

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ANTHEM

In Dulci Jubilo … H. Seuse (ca. 1328)

Latin/German Text (verses in bold print set by Bach)	English Translation
1. In dulci jubilo, Nun singet und seid froh! Unsers Herzens Wonne liegt in praesepio, Und leuchtet als die Sonne Matris in gremio, Alpha es et O!	1. In dulci jubilo [In quiet joy] Let us our homage show Our heart’s joy reclineth In praesepio [in a manger] And like a bright star shineth Matris in gremio [in the mother’s lap] Alpha es et O. [Thou art Alpha & Omega]
2. O Jesu parvule Nach dir ist mir so weh! Tröst’ mir mein Gemüte O puer optime Durch alle deine Güte O princeps gloriae. Trahe me post te!	2. O Jesu parvule [O tiny Jesus] I yearn for thee alway Listen to my ditty O puer optima [O best of boys] Have pity on me, pity O princeps gloriae, [Prince of glory] Trahe me post te. [draw me unto thee]
3. O Patris caritas! O Nati lenitas! Wir wären all verloren (verdorben) Per nostra crimina So hat er uns erworben Coelorum gaudia Eia, wären wir da!	3. O patris caritas [O father’s caring] O nati lenitas [O newborn’s mildness] Deeply were we stained Per nostra crimina [by our crimes] But thou hast for us gained Coelorum gaudia [heavenly joy] O that we were there.
4. Ubi sunt gaudia Nirgend mehr denn da! Da die Engel singen Nova cantica, Und die Schellen klingen In regis curia. Eia, wären wir da!	4. Ubi sunt gaudia [where be joys] If that they be not there There are angels singing Nova cantina [new songs] There the bells are ringing In regis curia [at the king’s court] O that we were there.

BENEDICTION

Angels Among Us … McFee/Bell

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