6th century — Pange Lingua Gloriosi (“Come then, my soul, and gladly sing”)
Translation: Historic Roman Catholic Translation • 1670AD Tune: “Innsbruck M8” • 886 D
Panis Angelicus, Fit Panis Hominum
Translation: Textus originalis Latinus These are the final Verses of “Sacris Solemniis” by St. Thomas Aquinas Tune: “Charleroi” • 12 12 12 8
O Filii Et Filiae (“Ye sons and daughters of the Lord”)
Translation: Fr. Edward Caswall, Oratorian Tune: “O Filii Et Filiae” • 888 A Complete verses in Latin are included alongside the English.
“God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen” The meaning of “God rest you merry” is “God keep you merry.” Note the archaic use of the word rest (“keep”)—indeed, this carol probably dates from the 16th century. Tune: “God Rest You Merry” • 86 86 86 R