Sanctus
Robert Prizeman/Libera Lyrics


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Sanctus

Benedictus, benedictus
qui venit in nomine benedictus
In nomine
Domine

Benedictus, Benedictus
qui venit in nomine benedictus
In nomine
Domine

Sanctus Dominus Deus Sabbaoth
Pleni sunt coeli et terra Gloria
Sanctus Dominus Deus Sabbaoth
Pleni sunt coeli gloria.
Sanctus

Pleni sunt coeli et terra Gloria tuas

Benedictus, benedictus
qui venit in nomine benedictus
In nomine
Domine

Sanctus Dominus Deus Sabbaoth
Pleni sunt coeli et terra Gloria
Sanctus Dominus Deus Sabbaoth
Pleni sunt coeli gloria.
Sanctus Dominus Deus Sabbaoth
Pleni sunt coeli et terra Gloria
Sanctus Dominus Deus Sabbaoth
Pleni sunt coeli gloria.
Sanctus





Pleni sunt coeli et terra Gloria tuas

Overall Meaning

The Sanctus song by Robert Prizeman/Libera is a Latin song that has been interpreted in different ways by different people, but it is mainly a hymn of praise to God. The word Sanctus itself means holy, and this shows the reverence and adoration that is being expressed to God. The first stanza talks about the coming of Benedictus, who is being praised for coming in the name of the Lord. It is a way of acknowledging that God is present and that his blessings are being received.


The second stanza, which is repeated several times in the song, is a declaration of God's holiness and his glory. The phrase "Sanctus Dominus Deus Sabbaoth" means "Holy Lord God of Hosts." The repetition of this phrase throughout the song is meant to emphasize God's power and sovereignty. It is a way of declaring that God is the ruler of all creation, and all glory belongs to him alone.


The last stanza talks about the heavens and the earth being filled with God's glory. This is a way of acknowledging that God's glory is not restricted to one place or one people, but it is universal. The overall message of the song is to acknowledge and celebrate God's holiness and glory. It is a way of showing reverence and gratitude towards God.


Line by Line Meaning

Sanctus
This song is a Sanctus, a hymn of praise to God.


Benedictus, benedictus
Blessed, blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.


qui venit in nomine benedictus
He who comes in the name of the Lord is blessed.


In nomine
In the name of the Lord.


Domine
Lord.


Sanctus Dominus Deus Sabbaoth
Holy is the Lord God of hosts.


Pleni sunt coeli et terra Gloria
Heaven and earth are filled with your glory.


Pleni sunt coeli gloria.
Heaven is filled with glory.


Pleni sunt coeli et terra Gloria tuas
Your glory fills heaven and earth.




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