Barbara Bonney - "Laudate Dominum" - Mozart

Cristina Piccardi - "Laudate Dominum" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Praise the Lord, all nations; Praise Him, all people. For He has bestowed His mercy upon us, And the truth of the Lord endures forever.

Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit,

as it was in the beginning, is now, and forever,

and for generations of generations.

Amen.

Emma Kirkby - "Laudate Dominum" - W. A. Mozart

In selecting today's hymn, I wanted to find the best possible complement to the homily I also posted today by my dear and esteemed former pastor, Father Franklyn McAfee. He eloquently explains that the Triune God "created beauty, sustains beauty, and is beauty." Emma Kirkby's sublime voice and Mozart's ineffable music reflect that truth and provide a glimpse of heaven. 

Ensemble de Saqueboutiers - "Laudate Dominum" - Francesco Cavalli

Cristina Piccardi - "Laudate Dominum" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

English Translation:

Praise the Lord, all you nations;

Praise Him, all peoples.

For He has bestowed His mercy upon us,

And the truth of the Lord endures forever.

Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.

As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be,

World without end.

Amen.