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Duo seraphim clamabant

Hans Leo Hassler (1562-1612)

Original Text

English Translation

Original Text

Duo seraphim clamabant,
alter ad alterum:
Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus,
Dominus Deus Sabaoth.
Plena est omnis terra
gloria ejus.
Tres sunt qui testimonium
dant in coelo.
Pater, Verbum, et Spiritus Sanctus
et hic tres unum sunt.
Laus et perennis gloria
Deo Patri cum Filio,
sancto simul Paraclito
in sempiterna secula.

English Translation

The two Seraphim proclaimed,
one to the other:
Holy, Holy, Holy,
Lord God of Hosts.
The whole earth
is full of his glory.
There are three who give testimony
in heaven:
the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit;
and these three are one.
Praise and continuing glory
be to God the Father and the Son
and the Holy Spirit
now and forevermore.


This piece was performed by the SFBC in In Dulci Jubilo! A Candlelight Christmas Concert on December 6, 1996.