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Plaudite, psallite

Giovanni Gabrieli (c. 1554-1612)

Original Text

English Translation

Original Text

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.

English Translation

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.

This piece was performed by the SFBC in Italian Canticles, Concerti and Canzoni, May 10, 2003, and in In Dulci Jubilo! A Candlelight Christmas Concert on December 6, 1996.