Sanctus
Quatuor Debussy Lyrics

The lyrics of Sanctus by Quatuor Debussy are in Latin and are taken from the Christian liturgy. Sanctus means "holy" in Latin and the lyrics are a hymn of praise and worship to God. The lyrics begin with "Sanctus, Domine Deus Sabaoth" which translates to "Holy, Lord God of Hosts". The use of the word "Sabaoth" refers to the angels and saints who surround God in Heaven. The line reinforces the idea that God is holy and the ultimate authority. The following line, "Pleni sunt caeli et terra gloria tua" means "Heaven and earth are full of your glory". The line speaks to the presence and power of God throughout the world.

The next line in the lyrics is "Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini" which means "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord". This line is taken from the New Testament and is often recited during Christian services as part of the Eucharistic Prayer. The final line in Sanctus is "Hosanna in excelsis" which means "Hosanna in the highest". "Hosanna" is an exclamation of praise or adoration and is often associated with Palm Sunday, the day Christians celebrate Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem.