All You Nations, Sing Out Your Joy To The Lord / Terre entière, chante ta joie au Seigneur

Refrain:

All you nations, sing out your joy to the Lord:
Alleluia, Alleluia!
Terre entière, chante ta joie au Seigneur:
Alléluia, Alléluia!

Joyfully shout, all  you on earth,
give praise to the glory of God;
And with a hymn, sing out God's glorious praise:
Alleluia! (Refrain)

Let all the earth kneel in God's sight,
extolling God's marvellous fame;
Honour God's name, in highest heaven give praise:
Alleluia! (Refrain)

Come forth and see all the great works
that God has brought forth by his might;
Fall on your knees before God's glorious throne:
Alleluia! (Refrain)

Glory and thanks be to the Father;
Honour and praise to the Son;
And to the Spirit, source of life and love:
Alleluia! (Refrain)

Setting of Psalm 67

Composer: Lucien Deiss (1965)

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The "O" Antiphons: 23 December -- O Emmanuel (plainchant / Hallock)

O Emmanuel, Rex et legifer noster, expectatio gentium, et Salvator earum: veni ad salvandum nos, Domine, Deus noster. O Emmanuel, our king and lawgiver, the desire of all nations and their salvation: come and save us, O Lord our God. Latin: plainchant English: Peter Hallock, 1986

The "O" Antiphons: 22 December -- O Rex Gentium / O King of Nations (plainchant / Hallock)

O Rex Gentium, et desideratus earum, lapisque angularis, qui facis utraque unum: veni, et salva hominem, quem de limo formasti. O King of Nations, and their desire, you are the cornerstone that binds two into one: Come and save the creature, whom you have fashioned from clay. Latin: plainchant English: Peter Hallock, 1986

The "O" Antiphons: 21 December -- O Oriens / O Rising Dawn (plainchant / Hallock)

O Oriens, splendor lucis aeternae, et sol iustitiae: veni, et illumina sedentes in tenebris, et umbra mortis. O Rising Dawn, brightness of the light eternal, sun of righteousness: come and enlighten those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death. Latin: plainchant English: Peter Hallock, 1986

The "O" Antiphons: 20 December -- O Clavis David/O Key of David (plainchant / Hallock)

O Clavis David, et sceptrum domus Israel;
qui aperis, et nemo claudit;
claudis, et nemo aperit:
veni, et educ vinctum de domo carceris,
sedentem in tenebris, et umbra mortis.

O Key of David, and sceptre of the house of Israel;
you open and no one closes;
you close and no one opens:
come and deliver us from the chains of prison,
we who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death.

Latin: plainchant
English: Peter Hallock, 1986

The "O" Antiphons: 19 December -- O Radix Jesse/O Root of Jesse (plainchant / Hallock)

O Radix Jesse, qui stas in signum populorum,
super quem continebunt reges os suum,
quem Gentes deprecabuntur:
veni ad liberandum nos, jam noli tardare.

O Root of Jesse, you stand as an ensign to the people;
before you kings shall keep silence,
all nations bow in worship:
come and save us, and do not delay.

Latin: plainchant
English: Peter Hallock (1986)

The "O" Antiphons: 18 December -- "O Adonai" (plainchant / Hallock)

O Adonai, et Dux domus Israel,
qui Moysi in igne flammae rubi apparuisti,
et ei in Sina legem dedisti:
veni ad redimendum nos in brachio extento.

O Adonai, ruler of the House of Israel,
you appeared to Moses in the fire of the burning bush:
on Mount Sinai you gave him your law:
with outsretched arm, come and redeem us.

Latin: plainchant
English: Peter Hallock, 1986

The "O" Antiphons: 17 December -- O Sapientia (plainchant) / O Wisdom (Hallock)

O Sapientia, quae ex ore Altissimi prodisti,
attingens a fine usque ad finem,
fortiter suaviter disponensque omnia:
veni ad docendum nos viam prudentiae.

O Wisdom, you came forth from the mouth of the Most High,
and reach from one end of the earth to the other,
mightily and sweetly ordering all things:
come and teach us the way of prudence.

Latin: plainchant
English: Peter Hallock (1986)

Ábranse los cielos

1. Ábranse los cielos, lluevan al Mesías,
que es nuestro consuelo,
nuestro Redentor.
Claman los collados:
“Ven ya, Salvador”;
los sedientos prados: “Llega, Redentor”.
Y el erial sin río pide ya el rocío.
Ábranse los cielos, lluevan al Mesías,
que es nuestro consuelo,
nuestro Redentor.

2. ¡Oh sol del Oriente,
claro más que el día;
la noche sombría ced al resplandor!
Huella las tinieblas de muerte y horror,
a fundir las nieblas venga tu fulgor;
que el desierto es largo
y el destierro amargo.
Ábranse los cielos, lluevan al Mesías,
que es nuestro consuelo,
nuestro Redentor.

3. Un yermo es la tierra,
zarzas sólo brotan.
El vivir es guerra de la humanidad.
Broten ya las flores en nuestra heredad.
Cedan los rigores de la adversidad.
y la tierra ría viendo el nuevo día.
Ábranse los cielos, lluevan al Mesías,
que es nuestro consuelo,
nuestro Redentor.

Letra/text: villancico Adviento tradicional
Tune/música:Nöel Suisse/villancico francés

O Antiphons (Healey Willan) [excerpts]

O ADONAI



O Adonai, et Dux domus Israel,
qui Moysi in igne flammae rubi apparuisti,
et ei in Sina legem dedisti:
veni ad redimendum nos in brachio extento.

O Lord Eternal and Leader of the house of Israel,
who didst appear to Moses in the fire of the burning bush
and didst give the Law to him in Sinai,
come to redeem us by Thine outstretched arm.


O RADIX JESSE



O Radix Jesse, qui stas in signum populorum,
super quem continebunt reges os suum,
quem gentes deprecabuntur:
veni ad liberandum nos, iam noli tardare.

O Root of Jesse, who standest for an ensign of the people,
before whom kings shall keep their silence,
to whom the nations shall offer their petitions,
come to deliver us; wait not any longer.


O ORIENS



O Oriens, splendor lucis aeternae,
et sol iustitiae: veni,
et illumina sedentes
in tenebris et umbra mortis.

O Rising Orb of day, Splendor of Light Eternal,
and Sun of Righteousness,
come and enlighten those who sit in darkness,
and in the shadow of death


O EMMANUEL



O Emmanuel, Rex et legifer noster,
exspectatio gentium, et Salvator earum:
veni ad salvandum nos Domine Deus noster.

O Emmanuel, Our king and lawgiver,
For whom the nations wait, their holy Savior:
Come, O Lord our God, be our salvation.

Composer: Healey Willan (1880-1968)

Sing, O Sing [Dan Schutte]

1. Sing, O sing, like the wind and sea; let music fill the skies!
Lift your voice like the thund’ring waves: let songs of praise arise!
Praise God with drums and dancing! Praise God with flute and horn!
Blessed be our God, Mighty Lord of all!

2. Night and day we announce your praise; O Lord of ev'ry land,
Give you thanks for the sun and stars, all blessings of your hand.
Helper of all who labor, Comfort to all who mourn.
Praise to you, O God, Mighty Lord of all!

3. Mighty Master of raging storm; we kneel before your power.
Loving Lord of the faithful rain, that makes the desert flower.
Giver of song and sorrow, Grower of every seed.
Praise to you, O God, Mighty Lord of all!

4. Hear us, Lord of the sun and moon; we bless you night and day.
Guide us, Lord, as we journey home; be with us on our way.
Spirit of field and forest, Power of snow and rain.
Praise to you, O God, Mighty Lord of all!

5. Make us shine like stars of night; we bless your holy name!
Make our love like a blazing light; O set our hearts aflame!
Master of dawn and darkness, Maker of shining star.
Praise to you, O God, Mighty Lord of all!

Composer: Dan Schutte (1987)

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As Lovely As The Dawn / Mẹ Đẹp Tươi (Mẹ Maria)

See also the Vietnamese original:  Mẹ Đẹp Tươi

1. As lovely as the dawn
with all beauty you are blest.
More radiant than the moon,
night departs with your caress.

Refrain

Holy Mary, we do bow
for you are set apart;
like the lily, blameless
as the pure of heart.

2. Your fragrance, like a flower,
pierces all creation's guile.
A pure and sinless lifed that
no malice could defile.

3. A humble peasant girl,
yet majestic as a queen.
What treasure, fame or crown
could transcend our high esteem?

4. Unfailing is your love,
like the waves against a shore,
embracing weary hearts,
as a mother feeds the poor.

5. The people of each age
honor you as full of grace,
forever you are loved
by the One whom you embrace.

English translation: Rufino Zaragoza

See also the Vietnamese original:  Mẹ Đẹp Tươi

Mẹ Maria đẹp tươi như bình minh chiếu rạng ngời
Vầng trăng lung linh trời đêm so với mẹ còn kém xa
Con thành tâm kính mừng mẹ mừng mẹ đầy ơn phúc
Lòng khiết trinh như huệ thắm xinh muôn đời hiển vinh

Mẹ như hoa thơm ngàn hương luôn tỏa bay chín tầng trời
Mọi âu lo không hề vương!Ôi xác hồn mẹ sáng tươi
Con thành tâm kính mừng mẹ mừng mẹ đầy ơn phúc
Lòng khiết trinh như huệ thắm xinh muôn đời hiển vinh

Mẹ oai phong nơi tòa cao như đoàn viên tiến vào trần
Mười hai sao thêu triều thiên nhân Đức Mẹ ngời sáng hơn
Con thành tâm kính mừng mẹ mừng mẹ đầy ơn phúc
Lòng khiết trinh như huệ thắm xinh muôn đời hiển vinh

Composer: Kim Long (1965)


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Mẹ Đẹp Tươi (Kim Long)

See also the English version: As Lovely As The Dawn

Mẹ Maria đẹp tươi như bình minh chiếu rạng ngời
Vầng trăng lung linh trời đêm so với mẹ còn kém xa
Con thành tâm kính mừng mẹ mừng mẹ đầy ơn phúc
Lòng khiết trinh như huệ thắm xinh muôn đời hiển vinh

Mẹ như hoa thơm ngàn hương luôn tỏa bay chín tầng trời
Mọi âu lo không hề vương!Ôi xác hồn mẹ sáng tươi
Con thành tâm kính mừng mẹ mừng mẹ đầy ơn phúc
Lòng khiết trinh như huệ thắm xinh muôn đời hiển vinh

Mẹ oai phong nơi tòa cao như đoàn viên tiến vào trần
Mười hai sao thêu triều thiên nhân Đức Mẹ ngời sáng hơn
Con thành tâm kính mừng mẹ mừng mẹ đầy ơn phúc
Lòng khiết trinh như huệ thắm xinh muôn đời hiển vinh

See also the English version: As Lovely As The Dawn

Tác giả: Kim Long (1965)

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This Day God Gives Me (Tune: ANDREA)

1. This day God gives me
Strength of high heaven,
Sun and moon shining,
Flame in my hearth,
Flashing of lightning,
Wind in its swiftness,
Deeps of the ocean,
Firmness of earth.

2. This day God sends me
Strength as my guardian,
Might to uphold me,
Wisdom as guide.
Your eyes are watchful,
Your ears are list’ning,
Your lips are speaking,
Friend at my side.

3. God’s way is my way,
God’s shield is ’round me,
God’s host defends me,
Saving from ill.
Angels of heaven,
Drive from me always
All that would harm me,
Stand by me still.

4. Rising I thank you,
Mighty and Strong One,
King of creation,
Giver of rest,
Firmly confessing
Threeness of Persons,
Oneness of Godhead,
Trinity blest.

Text: James Quinn
Tune: ANDREA

This Holy Light

Refrain:

Come follow the star,
this holy light!
People, look East,
look to the sky:
Christ, our Savior, is born.

 1. In a world of suffering,
In a world of pain,
Where do we seek answers
to understand our faith?

2. In a world of conflict,
In a world at war,
Where do we seek answers
To the violence we abhor?

3. In a world of hunger
Where all we want is more,
Where do we seek answers
To welcome in the poor?

4. In a world of bloodshed,
In a world of hate,
Where do we seek answers
Before it's all too late?

5. In a world of mystery,
Where no one can be sure,
Where do we seek answers
To open wide our doors?

Composer: Ricky Manalo 

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Christians Let Us Love One Another (Tune: PICARDY)

1. Christians let us love one another
as we share the true living bread
Jesus is our God and our brother;
with his flesh and blood we are fed.

Refrain:

Everyone who lives is born of God
Jesus is our life, God is love.

2. We who break this bread are one body,
we who share this cup are all one
Children of our Father in heaven,
we are heirs of God’s only Son. (Refrain)

3. We who eat and drink at this table
die and rise again with our Lord.
Drawing from our rock living water
giv’n to all who thirst for accord. (Refrain)

4. Wheat and grape incarnate a mystery;
Jesus is the true living bread
Let us eat with joy and thanksgiving,
trusting in the word he has said. (Refrain)

5. Jesus is the vine, we the branches;
we are grains of wheat, Christ the bread.
Those who eat this bread live forever,
one with Christ our Lord and our head. (Refrain)

Words: Armand Nigro & Cladia Foltz (1973)
Tune: PICARDY 98.98 + Refrain

Ave Maria (Ellen M. Keating)

Ave Maria, gratia plena,
Dominus tecum.
Benedicta tu in mulieribus,
et benedictus fructus ventris tui, Iesus.
Sancta Maria, Mater Dei,
Ora pro nobis peccatoribus,
nunc et in hora mortis nostrae. Amen.

Composer: Ellen M. Keating (b. 1954)

'Sé an Tiarna m'aoire (Psalm 23 / Gaelic)

Refrain: 'Sé an Tiarna m’aoire, ní bheidh aon nith de dhith orm.

1. Cuireann se i mo luí mé I móinéar fear uaithne.
Seolann sé ar imeall an uisce mé
Mar a bhfaighim suaimhneas.
Seolann sé mé ar rianta díreacha
Mar gheall ar a ainm.

2. Fiú dar súilfainn i ngleann an dorchadais
Níor bhaoil liom an tolc
Agus tú faram le do slat is do bhacall
Chun sólás a thabhairt dom.

Setting of Psalm 23

Composer: Fiontán P Ó Cearbhaill (Fintan O'Carroll), 1922-1981.

Day is Done, But Love Unfailing (James Quinn)

1. Day is done, but love unfailing
Dwells ever here;
Shadows fall, but hope, prevailing,
Calms every fear.
Loving Father, none forsaking,
Take our hearts, of Love’s own making,
Watch our sleeping, guard our waking,
Be always near.

2. Dark descends, but light unending
Shines through our night;
You are with us, ever lending
New strength to sight:
One in love, your truth confessing,
One in hope of heaven’s blessing,
May we see, in love’s possessing,
Love’s endless light!

3. Eyes will close, but you unsleeping
Watch by our side;
Death may come, in love’s safekeeping
Still we abide
God of love, all evil quelling,
Sin forgiving, fear dispelling,
Stay with us, our hearts indwelling,
This eventide.

Text: James Quinn (b. 1919)
Tune: AR HYD Y NOS 84.84.884 

God Beyond All Names (Bernadette Farrell)

1. God, beyond our dreams,
you have stirred in us a memory,
you have placed your powerful spirit
in the hearts of humankind.

Refrain:

All around us, we have known you;
all creation lives to hold you,
In our living and our dying
we are bringing you to birth.

2. God, beyond all names,
you have made us in your image,
we are like you, we reflect you,
we are woman, we are man. (Refrain)

3. God, beyond all words,
all creation tells your story,
you have shaken with our laughter,
you have trembled with our tears. (Refrain)

4. God, beyond all time,
you are labouring within us;
we are moving, we are changing,
in your spirit ever new. (Refrain)

5. God of tender care,
you have cradled us in goodness,
you have mothered us in wholeness,
you have loved us into birth. (Refrain)

Composer: Bernadette Farrell 

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