Lyrics:

Steeleye Span

Gaudete, gaudete! Christus est natus
Ex Maria virgine, gaudete!

Rejoice! Rejoice! Christ is born
Of the Virgin Mary, rejoice!


Tempus adest gratiæ,
Hoc quod optabamus
Carmina lætitiæ
Devote reddamus.

The time of grace has come
For which we have prayed
Let us devoutly sing
Songs of joy.


Deus homo factus est
Natura mirante,
Mundus renovatus est
A Christo regnante.

Translation
God is made man,
While nature wonders
The world is renewed
By Christ the King.


Ezechielis porta
Clausa pertransitur
Unde Lux est orta
Salus invenitur.

The closed gate of Ezekiel
Has been passed through
From where the light has risen [the East],
Salvation is found.


Ergo nostra contio
Psallat iam in lustro,
Benedicat Domino
Salus Regi nostro.

Therefore let our assembly sing praises now
At this time of purification
Let it bless the Lord:
Greetings to our King.