Reges terrae congregati sunt

General information

Epiphany text derived from Psalm 47:5b (Vulgate) & Matthew 2:2,11.

Settings by composers

• Pierre de Manchicourt SSATTB — the model for a 6vv parody mass by Manchicourt
• Jean Mouton SATB — the model for a 4/5vv parody mass by Manchicourt
• Jacob Regnart SSATB
• Jacobus Vaet SAATB

Text and translations

Latin text Reges terrae congregati sunt convenerunt in unum dicentes, eamus in Judaeam et inquiramus ubi est qui natus est rex magnus cuius stellam vidimus. Alleluia. Et venientes invenerunt puerum cum Maria matre eius et procidentes adoraverunt eum offerentes ei aurum thus et myrrham. Alleluia.

English translation The kings of the earth are gathered, and gone by together saying: We have travelled to Judaea and are asking where is he that is born a great king, for we have seen his star in the east. Alleluia. And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense and myrrh. Alleluia.

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