Pater Noster
Magna Canta Lyrics
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Sanctificetur nomen tuum.
Adveniat regnum tuum.
Fiat voluntas tua, sicut in caelo et in terra.
Panem nostrum quotidianum da nobis hodie, et dimitte nobis debita nostra sicut et nos dimittimus debitoribus nostris.
Et ne nos inducas in tentationem, sed libera nos a malo.
Amen.
The lyrics to Magna Canta's song "Pater Noster" are the Latin text of the Lord's Prayer, the central prayer of Christianity. The prayer addresses God as "Our Father" who is in heaven and asks for a variety of things, including the sanctification of His name, the coming of His kingdom, the fulfillment of His will, the provision of daily bread, the forgiveness of sins, and protection from evil.
The use of the Latin language and choral music style in the song creates a sense of timelessness and reverence for the traditional prayer. The repetition of certain phrases, such as "sicut in caelo et in terra" and "nobis hodie," emphasizes the weight and importance of these requests. The song's soothing and meditative tone reflects the introspective nature of prayer and encourages the listener to connect with their faith.
Line by Line Meaning
PATER NOSTER, qui es in caelis
Our Father, who art in heaven.
Sanctificetur nomen tuum.
Hallowed be thy name.
Adveniat regnum tuum.
Thy kingdom come.
Fiat voluntas tua, sicut in caelo et in terra.
Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Panem nostrum quotidianum da nobis hodie, et dimitte nobis debita nostra sicut et nos dimittimus debitoribus nostris.
Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.
Et ne nos inducas in tentationem, sed libera nos a malo.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
Amen.
Amen.
Contributed by Ian F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.