Adoramus Te, Christe

The Farther Along Octet, an acappella men's ensemble, of Goshen College sings Palestrina's Adoramus Te Christe (We adore thee, oh Christ).

Goshen College, founded in 1894, is a Mennonite institution located in Goshen, Indiana. The enrollment is about 1,000, and has 135 acres in a rural setting. Goshen is listed on the U.S. News and World Report's America's Best Colleges - 2010.

1









Adoramus Te Christe,
et benedicimus Tibi:
Adoramus Te Christe,
et benedicimus Tibi:

quia per sanctam crucem tuam
redemisti mundum.
Adoramus Te Christe,
et benedicimus Tibi,
Adoramus Te Christe.

Latin text



We adore Thee, O Christ,
And we bless Thee,
Who by Thy Holy Cross
hath redeemed the world.

translation for general understanding



This antiphon is usually sung during the services of Holy Week and in some churches this is sung or recited during the Stations of the Cross. As apparent, this song is offered in thanks, and praise to our Lord Jesus Christ for bearing the punishment of our sins.

Though Holy Week is about half a year away, we remember everyday God's grace and thus humble ourselves before Him with gratitude, praise and love.



2

Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (1525-1594) is considered a Renaissance master, and the greatest composer of liturgical music of all time(1). He was a composer, organist, and a choir master. Most often he work in Rome, and for Pope Julius III. Palestrina composed more than 700 musical pieces.



posted on Spritual Sundays



credits:
http://www.goshen.edu/aboutgc/index.php
Wikipedia
(1)http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/11421b.htm
http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/goshen-in/goshen-college-1799
photo:
1. Wikipedia
2. http://wn.com/Adoramus_Te