Sunday, June 24, 2007

Kyrie



Kyrie eleison
(Lord, have mercy)
Christe eleison
(Christ, have mercy)

Kyrie eleison
(AL-might ELE-i-SON)
Christie eleison
(The elect ONE ELE-i-SON)

Almight, have MERCY...
Elect One have MERCY...

Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus, Dominus Deus Sabaoth. Pleni sunt caeli et terra gloria tua. Hosanna in excelsis. Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini. Hosanna in excelsis...
(Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of hosts. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is HE who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest...)

* The word "mercy" is the translation of the Greek word "eleos". This word has the same ultimate root as the old Greek word for "oil", or more precisely, "olive oil". Olive oil was used extensively as a soothing agent for bruises and minor wounds. Also it was used to pour over the heads of New Kings as a symbol of divine election.
The Greek words "Kyrie, eleison" have the meaning "Lord, soothe me, comfort me, show me your steadfast LOVE...

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