Sanctus
Paul-André Durocher Lyrics
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Sanctus fortis, Sanctus Deus,
De profundis oro te,
Miserere, Judex meus,
Parce mihi, Domine.
Firmly I believe and truly
God is Three, and God is One
And I next acknowledge duly
And I trust and hope most fully
In that Manhood crucified:
And each thought and deed unruly
Do to death, as He has died.
Simply to His Grace and wholly
Light and life and strength belong.
And I love, supremely, solely,
Him the holy, Him the strong.
Sanctus fortis, Sanctus Deus,
De profundis oro te,
Miserere, Judex meus,
Parce mihi, Domine,
And I hold in veneration,
For the love of Him alone,
Holy Church, as His creation,
And her teachings, as His own.
And I take with joy whatever
Now besets me, pain or fear,
And with a strong will I sever
All the ties which bind me here. Adoration aye be given,
With and through the angelic host,
To the God of earth and heaven,
Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
Sanctus fortis, Sanctus Deus,
De profundis oro te,
Miserere, Judex meus,
Mortis in discrimine.
The lyrics to Paul-André Durocher's song Sanctus are a Latin hymn that has been used in Christian liturgy for centuries. These lines are a part of the Sanctus or the "Holy, Holy, Holy" hymn which is a part of the Ordinary of the Catholic Mass, Anglican Mass, Lutheran Mass, and many other Christian liturgies. The Sanctus is sung on several occasions during the Mass, and it is considered one of the most important and spiritual pieces of music.
The lyrics of the hymn are an invocation of the Holy Trinity, asking for the mercy and blessing of the Lord. The first line of the hymn, "Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus," means "Holy, Holy, Holy," and it reflects the holiness of the Lord. The second line, "Dominus Deus Sabaoth," which means "Lord, God of Hosts," is a reminder of the power and greatness of God. The third line, "Pleni sunt caeli et terra gloria tua," translates to "Heaven and earth are full of your glory." It is a reminder that everything in the universe is God's creation and reflects His glory. The final line, "Hosanna in excelsis," means "Hosanna in the highest," and it is an expression of praise, worship, and exultation to the Lord.
Line by Line Meaning
Sanctus, sanctus, sanctus,
We sing 'Holy, Holy, Holy' with utmost reverence.
Dominus Deus Sabaoth.
Lord God of Hosts, You reign over us.
Pleni sunt caeli et terra gloria tua.
The heavens and earth burst with Your glory.
Hosanna in excelsis.
We lift our voices in praise, shouting 'Save us, O Lord' from the highest heavens.
Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in excelsis.
Once again, we cry out to You to save us from the highest heavens.
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Written by: Sir Edward Elgar
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