Sanctis solemniis iuncta sint gaudia,
et ex praecordiis sonent Christi laudes.
Deus qui per Filium
mundum a morte liberavit,
hunc et cum Filio
mundo donet principem.
Da pacem, Domine, in diebus nostris,
quia non est aliud qui pugnet pro nobis,
nisi tu, Deus noster.
Translation
Let joy be joined to these holy solemnities,
and let the praise of Christ resound from our hearts.
O God, you who through your Son
have freed the world from death,
with this same Son,
grant the world its ruler.
Give peace, O Lord, in our days,
for there is none else who fights for us,
unless you, O our God.
Commentary
The hymn Sanctis solemniis is a Latin Christian hymn that is traditionally sung during the Easter season. The text of the hymn is attributed to St. Ambrose, who was the Bishop of Milan in the 4th century. The hymn is based on the biblical account of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, and it expresses joy and praise for God's victory over death.
The first stanza of the hymn begins with a call to joy and celebration. The words "Sanctis solemniis iuncta sint gaudia" mean "Let joy be joined to these holy solemnities." The second stanza then goes on to praise Christ for his victory over death. The words "Deus qui per Filium mundum a morte liberavit" mean "O God, you who through your Son have freed the world from death."
The third stanza of the hymn asks for peace in our days. The words "Da pacem, Domine, in diebus nostris" mean "Give peace, O Lord, in our days." The fourth and final stanza then concludes the hymn with a profession of faith in God's power and protection. The words "quia non est aliud qui pugnet pro nobis, nisi tu, Deus noster" mean "for there is none else who fights for us, unless you, O our God."
Sanctis solemniis is a beautiful and inspiring hymn that is a fitting tribute to the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The hymn is a reminder of God's love for us and his victory over death, and it calls us to rejoice and to trust in him always.