The complete text of "Gaudete", including the refrain:
| Latin | English |
|---|---|
| Gaudete, gaudete! Christus est natus Ex Maria virgine, gaudete! | Rejoice, rejoice![a] Christ is born Of the Virgin Mary – Rejoice! |
| Tempus adest gratiæ Hoc quod optabamus, Carmina lætitiæ Devote reddamus. | The time of grace has come— What we have wished for; Songs of joy Let us give back faithfully. |
| Deus homo factus est Natura mirante, Mundus renovatus est A Christo regnante. | God has become man, With nature marvelling, The world has been renewed By the reigning Christ. |
| Ezechielis porta Clausa pertransitur, Unde lux est orta Salus invenitur. | The closed gate of Ezekiel Is passed through, Whence the light is risen; Salvation has been found. |
| Ergo nostra contio Psallat iam in lustro; Benedicat Domino: Salus Regi nostro. | Therefore, let our assembly Now sing in brightness Let it bless the Lord: Salvation to our King |
