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GloriousOrder
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Dear friends, it is becoming a notion close to my heart that we should always adore our God using the most traditional, stuffy, arrogant, proud, and unapologetic Roman Catholic practices/devotions. To this end, I am trying to memorise the Te Deum in order to recite it in thanksgiving, to bless God for any good things that happen in my life. This hymn of pure, joyous praise for the love of our Lord is not said often enough! Every time we falter and God picks us up, we should sing or pray this divine song of glory. Christ awaits us with open arms if we testify Him on Earth; what better manner to reply, therefore, than by glorifying Him forever?
In order to attach myself to this prayer most fully, I wish to compose a small setting of the ancient hymn in three languages: Italian, English, and Latin. The Latin is for the benefit of God’s glory: most wondrous, above even the stars. My own vernacular is for my own benefit in learning what the prayer really means. Italian is to be used for a beloved mentor and friend of mine who will become a priest on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Our Lady. These shall combine as an offering to our Lord, with all hope and your prayers.
The purpose of this thread, accordingly, is to ask: where on Earth can I find the Italian?! One of the only sources which comes close to it is the Italian-language Wikipedia article on Te Deum. The only problem with this is the fact that several parentheses are added in the literal translation, and the more dynamic translation drastically reduces the size of the hymn. Can anyone generously point me to this, or even translate it into traditional, formal Italian for me?
All things shall be consummated in Glory.
In order to attach myself to this prayer most fully, I wish to compose a small setting of the ancient hymn in three languages: Italian, English, and Latin. The Latin is for the benefit of God’s glory: most wondrous, above even the stars. My own vernacular is for my own benefit in learning what the prayer really means. Italian is to be used for a beloved mentor and friend of mine who will become a priest on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Our Lady. These shall combine as an offering to our Lord, with all hope and your prayers.
The purpose of this thread, accordingly, is to ask: where on Earth can I find the Italian?! One of the only sources which comes close to it is the Italian-language Wikipedia article on Te Deum. The only problem with this is the fact that several parentheses are added in the literal translation, and the more dynamic translation drastically reduces the size of the hymn. Can anyone generously point me to this, or even translate it into traditional, formal Italian for me?
All things shall be consummated in Glory.