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A-Z: General definitions: Te Deum
Definition
The opening words of the ancient Latin hymn, 'Te Deum laudamus' - 'Thee, God, we praise'. Forms part of Roman Catholic and Anglican worship. May be sung as a thanksgiving on special occasions. (Liturgy Morning Prayer:Te Deum)Translation
Latin: 'Thee (You), God'.- Modern
- We praise you, O God, we acclaim you as the Lord;all creation worships you, the Father everlasting.To you all angels, all the powers of heaven,the cherubim and seraphim, sing in endless praise:Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,heaven and earth are full of your glory.The glorious company of apostles praise you.The noble fellowship of prophets praise you.The white-robed army of martyrs praise you.Throughout the world the holy Church acclaims you:Father, of majesty unbounded,your true and only Son, worthy of all praise,the Holy Spirit, advocate and guide. You, Christ, are the King of glory,the eternal Son of the Father.When you took our flesh to set us freeyou humbly chose the Virgin's womb.You overcame the sting of deathand opened the kingdom of heaven to all believers.You are seated at God's right hand in glory.We believe that you will come and be our judge.Come then, Lord, and help your people,bought with the price of your own blood,and bring us with your saintsto glory everlasting. Save your people, Lord, and bless your inheritance.Govern and uphold them now and always. Day by day we bless you.We praise your name for ever. Keep us today, Lord, from all sin.Have mercy on us, Lord, have mercy. Lord, show us your love and mercy,for we have put our trust in you. In you, Lord, is our hope:let us never be put to shame.(Common Worship)
- Traditional
- We praise thee, O God: we acknowledge thee to be the Lord. All the earth doth worship thee: the Father everlasting. To thee all Angels cry aloud: the Heavens, and all the Powers therein. To thee Cherubin and Seraphin: continually do cry, Holy, Holy, Holy: Lord God of Sabaoth;Heaven and earth are full of the Majesty: of thy glory.The glorious company of the Apostles: praise thee.The goodly fellowship of the Prophets: praise thee.The noble army of Martyrs: praise thee.The holy Church throughout all the world: doth acknowledge thee;The Father: of an infinite Majesty;Thine honourable, true: and only Son;Also the Holy Ghost: the Comforter.Thou art the King of Glory: O Christ.Thou art the everlasting Son: of the Father.When thou tookest upon thee to deliver man: thou didst not abhor the Virgin's womb.When thou hadst overcome the sharpness of death: thou didst open the Kingdom of Heaven to all believers.Thou sittest at the right hand of God: in the glory of the Father.We believe that thou shalt come: to be our Judge.We therefore pray thee, help thy servants: whom thou hast redeemed with thy precious blood.Make them to be numbered with thy Saints: in glory everlasting.O Lord, save thy people: and bless thine heritage.Govern them: and lift them up for ever.Day by day: we magnify thee;And we worship thy Name: ever world without end.Vouchsafe, O Lord: to keep us this day without sin.O Lord, have mercy upon us: have mercy upon us.O Lord, let thy mercy lighten upon us: as our trust is in thee.O Lord, in thee have I trusted: let me never be confounded.(Book of Common Prayer)
The language of the ancient Romans which gradually became the language of the part of the Christian Church which owed allegiance to Rome.
A religious song written for worship.
The Bible describes God as the unique supreme being, creator and ruler of the universe.
1. Sometimes used to denote all Christians
2. Used specifically of the Roman Catholic church.
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