Fra Filippo Lippi
and Workshop
The Nativity, probably c. 1445
Samuel H. Kress Collection
National Gallery of Art
Yesterday, I heard this piece on the radio…..
Magnum Mysterium – by William Cooper
O magnum mysterium et admirabile sacramentum
ut animalia viderent Dominum natum
jacentem in praesepio.
Beata virgo cujus viscera
meruent partare Dominum Christum.
Alleluia.
Literal translation:
O great mystery and admirable [wonderful] sacrament
That animals see the Lord born
Lying in a manger.
Blessed virgin whose viscera [womb]
Were [was] worthy to bear Lord Christ.
Allelujah.
All so true….this mystery of Advent.
Thy Grace is Sufficient 
Amen sir norris!
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I just found your blog while looking for a good translation of O Magnum Mysteria. What beautiful latin. Takes silent night that extra step. I HIGHLY recommend the Maurten Lauridsen version of O Magnum. Has become my favorite and most spiritual song of the season. I’ll look back to see if anyone knows it. Thanks and God Bless, Kevin Oxford, Ohio
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