162. Regina Caeli (O Queen of Heaven)

Regina caeli, laetare, alleluia,
quia quem meruisti portare, alleluia,
resurrexit sicut dixit, alleluia,
Ora pro nobis Deum, alleluia.

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O Queen of heaven, be joyful, alleluia,
For he whom you have humbly borne for us, alleluia,
Has arisen, as he promised, alleluia,
Offer now our prayer to God, alleluia.

Text Information
First Line: Regina caeli laetare, alleluia (O Queen of heaven, be joyful, alleluia)
Title: Regina Caeli (O Queen of Heaven)
Translator: C. Winfred Douglas, 1867-1944
Meter: Irregular
Language: English; Latin
Publication Date: 2019
Topic: Seasonal Music: Easter
Source: Latin, 12th cent.
Tune Information
Name: REGINA CAELI LAETARE
Meter: Irregular
Key: c minor or modal
Source: Chant, Mode VI; Liber Cantualis, 1983



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