Exsultabunt sancti, MH 370 (Johann Michael Haydn)

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Edition notes: This work was edited and printed by Musikverlag Dr. J. Butz (Bonn, Germany) in 2012 (catalogue number BU 2509), so has been removed from this site

General Information

Title: Exsultabunt sancti, MH370
Composer: Johann Michael Haydn
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Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: SATB
Genre: Sacred, Gradual

Language: Latin
Instruments: Orchestra Horns in G, 2 Violins, Organ

First published: 1784
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Original text and translations

Latin text

Exsultabunt sancti in gloria;
laetabuntur in cubilibus suis.
Cantate Domino canticum novum;
laus ejus in ecclesia sanctorum.
Alleluja.
Sancti tui, Domine, benedicent
te gloriam regni tui dicent.

English translation

The saints shall rejoice in glory:
they shall be joyful in their beds.
Sing ye to the Lord a new song:
his praise in the church of the saints.
Alleluia.
Thy saints, Lord, bless
Thee and speak the glory of Thy kingdom.