Sanctus
The Gregorian Chants Lyrics
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Dominus Deus Sabaoth
Pleni sunt coeli et terra
Gloria tua
Hosanna in excelsis
Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini
Hosanna in excelsis
The lyrics of The Gregorian Chants' song Sanctus primarily comprise of the repetition of the word "Sanctus," which means "Holy" in Latin. The song stands out for its simplicity and reverence towards the divine, and offers a poetic description of heaven and earth overflowing with God's glory. The addition of words like "Dominus Deus Sabaoth" and "Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini" adds to the overall pious and divine vibe of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus
Holy, Holy, Holy
Dominus Deus Sabaoth
Lord God of Hosts
Pleni sunt coeli et terra
Heaven and earth are full
Gloria tua
Of your glory
Hosanna in excelsis
Hosanna in the highest
Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord
Hosanna in excelsis
Hosanna in the highest
Contributed by Addison D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@johnkenneth3602
"Pray, Hope and Do Not Worry About Anything. Jesus Loves You and He is Always With You"- St. Padre Pio
@mottledbrain
I'll share a story about what just repeating the Sanctus did for me once.
I was at Adoration before the Friday night Mass (N.O.) While kneeling before Our Lord I began to repeat the Sanctus over and over. It then dawned on me that as I was repeating this I was doing so along with all the heavenly hosts and that I was doing this to Jesus as He is at the beginning, as He is on the cross, and as He is on His heavenly throne.
Never in my life had I ever felt MORE REAL than I did at that moment. Rather than just going about my daily business here on earth I was suddenly aware how I was also a part of the larger reality. This happened again a little while later as I actually received Our Lord on my tongue.
Dominus vobiscu,
Reg.
@Mousagetes
It's great to see converts commenting here! I was raised in a catholic family, turned away from faith during my teens - all that stupid teenage rebellion and stuff - and here I am, going to the mass every sunday again and praising God!
@Inigo6Montoya9
+Caio Lopes God bless you :)
@splaeve6772
I know it's one year ago but I just came across this and had to make a comment! May God bless you and ur family! He will always find a way to those who are open to the faith!
I have faith that He will find a way to MY children too!
@nando4875
Me too, God bless you my brother in faith.
@RezaChity-G
Visit vaticancatholic.com to save your soul, please.
@isaiah3872
Caio 4 years later, do you still feel the same way? I pray that the answer is YES, but in any case may the Lord be with you
@ClavesCoelorum
This is so beautiful. Heaven on earth!
@franciscowalker5104
try this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3H5f7oePQE