Drakensberg Boys’ Choir: Hodie Christus Natus Est

By  | December 25, 2011 | 1 Comment | Filed under: Choral Music

The Drakies singing "Hodie Christus Natus Est" ("Today Christ was born") like it's never been sung before. This performance is from their Christmas 2011 concert series. Lyrics and a translation to English are both below the fold. Enjoy :-).

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Video Source: Hodie Christus Natus Est Drakensberg Boys' Choir 2011 – YouTube Uploaded by holy233 on Dec 23, 2011

Lyrics: Hodie Christus Natus Est


Latin English

Hodie Christus natus est. Hodie salvator apparuit.
Hodie in terra canunt angeli. Letantur arcangeli.
Hodie exultant iusti dicentes:
Gloria in excelsis Deo. Alleluia.

Today Christ was born. Today the saviour appeared.
Today on earth the angels sing. The archangels are joyful.
Today the righteous rejoice saying:
Glory to God in the highest. Alleluia.

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One Response to Drakensberg Boys’ Choir: Hodie Christus Natus Est

  1. Twain December 25, 2011 at 05:44

    As usual they are great. Thanks for the Christmas goodie.

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