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Te Deum Laudamus

An ancient Latin hymn of praise dating to the fourth century, traditionally ascribed to Sts.

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We praise thee, O God: we acknowledge thee to be the Lord. All the earth doth worship thee, the Father everlasting. To thee all Angels cry aloud: the Heavens and all the Powers therein. To thee Cherubim and Seraphim continually do cry: Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of Sabaoth; Heaven and earth are full of the Majesty of thy glory. The glorious company of the Apostles praise thee. The goodly fellowship of the Prophets praise thee. The noble army of Martyrs praise thee. The holy Church throughout all the world doth acknowledge thee; The Father, of an infinite Majesty; Thine honourable, true, and only Son; Also the Holy Ghost, the Comforter. Thou art the King of Glory, O Christ. Thou art the everlasting Son of the Father. O Lord, save thy people, and bless thine heritage. Govern them, and lift them up for ever. Day by day we magnify thee; And we worship thy Name, ever world without end. Vouchsafe, O Lord, to keep us this day without sin. O Lord, have mercy upon us, have mercy upon us. O Lord, let thy mercy lighten upon us, as our trust is in thee. O Lord, in thee have I trusted: let me never be confounded.

Traditional Latin hymn, c. 4th century

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Ambrose and Augustine though most likely composed by Nicetas of Remesiana. It has been sung at the Office of Readings and at moments of great public thanksgiving — coronations, treaties, the election of a pope — for over 1,500 years. It is the Church's default response to overwhelming good news, moving from adoration to petition without losing its footing in joy.

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