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In Dulci Jubilo​/​Lark in the Morning​/​The Bridal Jig

from The Court of a King by The Crossing

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We tried to fill the song with a joyfulness that reflected its subject. Here’s translations of the Latin bits:
In dulci jubilo: in sweet shouting or jubilation; in praesepio: in a manger; matris in gremio: in his mother’s lap; Alpha es et O: Thou art Alpha and Omega; O Jesu parvule: O tiny Jesus; O puer optime: O best of boys; O princeps gloriae: O prince of glory; Trahe me post te: Draw me after thee; O Patris caritas: O love of the Father; O Nati lenitas: O gentleness of the Son; per nostra crimina: through our crimes; coelorum gaudia: the joys of the heavens; Ubi sunt gaudia: Where are joys?; Nova cantica: New songs; in Regis curia: in the court of the King
Reportedly sung to Henry Suso (d. 1366) by angels.

lyrics

In dulci jubilo, Now sing with hearts aglow! Our delight and pleasure
Lies in praesepio, like sunshine is our treasure matris in gremio.
Alpha es et O! Alpha es et O!

O Jesu, parvule, for Thee I long alway; comfort my heart’s blindness,
O puer optime, with all thy lovingkindness, O princeps gloriae.
Trahe me post te! Trahe me post te!

O Patris caritas! O Nati lenitas! Deeply were we stainéd
per nostra crimina; but thou for us hast gainéd coelorum gaudia,
O that we were there! O that we were there!

Ubi sunt gaudia in any place but there? There are angels singing
Nova cantica, and there the bells are ringing in Regis curia.
O that we were there! O that we were there!

credits

from The Court of a King, released June 1, 1998
13th C. trans. S.P. / traditional / traditional
Mike: bouzouki, guitar; Tony: vocals, bass bodhran; Hilde: cello, piano; Mark: backing vocals, dulcimer, flute; Jennifer: fiddle; Pat: bones, whistle

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The Crossing Chicago

The Crossing is a talented group of musicians firmly rooted in the traditional celtic music featuring bagpipes, whistles, fiddle, cello and harp among their many instruments. They blend original songs with traditional Irish and Scottish jigs and reels as well as atmospheric ballads. With their songs they get you thinking while their instrumentals get your feet moving. ... more

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