Drop Down, Ye Heavens, From Above (Gregorian chant) Roráte caéli désuper - Piano/Violin Cover

Instrumental (Piano / Violin)
Drop Down, Ye Heavens, From Above
(Rorate caeli desuper)
Gregorian chant
Korean Catholic Hymn book #94
This hymn, rooted in the Latin liturgical tradition, is commonly associated with the season of Advent. It draws its primary inspiration from the Bible, specifically Isaiah 45:8, which speaks of God’s mercy descending upon a weary world. Here's an explanation of its significance and background:
Latin Text and Title:
The hymn originates from the Latin antiphon Rorate caeli desuper, which translates to "Drop down dew, O heavens, from above." This verse metaphorically invokes heaven’s grace to rain down on earth, symbolizing the coming of the Savior during Advent.
** Liturgical Use:
It is sung during Advent Masses and sometimes as part of the liturgical texts for the Rorate Mass, a traditional pre-dawn Mass celebrated in honor of the Virgin Mary.
Its themes align with anticipation, hope, and redemption-themes central to Advent.
Lyrics
(English)
1. Do not be angry with us, Lord; do not remember our iniquities.
Behold, your holy city has become a wasteland.
Zion has become a desert, Jerusalem has become desolate,
your holy house and your glory where our ancestors praised you. [Antiphon]
2. We have all sinned and have become like those unclean.
We have fallen, like a leaf that is decayed.
Our sins have swept us away like the wind.
You have hidden your face from us; you have consumed us because of our sins. [Antiphon]
3. Lord, see the affliction of your people; send the One who is to come.
Send forth the Lamb who rules all earthly kingdoms,
who rules from the desert to the height of Mount Zion.
Let him take off the yoke that keeps us captive. [Antiphon]
4. Be consoled and comforted, my people! Your salvation will quickly come.
Why are you filled with sorrow, with grief that overwhelms you?
Do not be afraid, I will save you.
I am the Lord God, your Savior, the Holy One of Israel. [Antiphon]
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一日一日が大切な時間になっています
街はクリスマス🎄モードになっています半世紀以上日本はクリスマスを祝っています。ザビエルは教科書では重要な人物のです。あともう少しですね。😊🎶🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🏘️

[@malena3669]

❤Hello Dear Michelle, nice to meet you, you write so nicely! I like it!... I just got back from visiting a grandmother friend who just turned her spring 102nd birthday 🕊️🌈🎶🤗❗All the neighbors went to greet him and I brought him a nice big and delicious peach cake, his favorite fruit.🎂🎶🌈🕊️🙏🏻❗❤She is a very tender, kind and wise grandmother, we all love her, and I am her favorite granddaughter in her Heart!❤But...since she sleeps a lot more than before, we had to let her rest in peace🤗🎈❗❤And the most beautiful thing is that he blessed us all before going to sleep...🤗🎈🎂🐑🎈❗A hug and a kiss for you Michelle🤗🌈🎶☀️🕊️🐑🎈❗

[@hancecil]

Hi Michelle, my friend
カナダもあちこちでクリスマスの飾り付けをしていました。とても美しいですね。クリスマスまであと少しです。幸せな時間をお過ごしください。
🌲☃️❤️😊🙏

[@hancecil]

​@@malena3669
Hi dear Malena
I thank the Lord for keeping your grandmother's friend healthy. I hope she had a wonderful birthday celebration with you.
Peach cake sounds yummy.
Good job. 😍🎂🎊🎁

[@malena3669]

​​​​​​​@@hancecil❤🎄🕊️😃❗Hello Cecil, my friend...thank you very much...the Grandmother of the town is a relic for everyone, we always visit her and go to give her our infinite love, her name is Juana Bautista*"A Christian who respects God and worships the Blessed Virgin Mary.🙏🏻🎀❗❤When you look at her, her blue eyes give you peace and joy, it moves you to the depths of your soul! Sincerely🕊️🤗

[@hancecil]

@malena3669
God bless her, Juana Bautista 🙏

[@malena3669]

❤Beautiful hymn, beautiful stained glass, beautiful execution by Susan and Cecil.....🎻🎹
❤Waiting for the Nativity of Baby Jesus in Bethlehem🙏🏻🕊️🎄🧑🏻‍🎄🐑🎀❗
A dew of love and hope will come down from heaven upon humanity....🕊️🙏🏻...Let us wait eagerly and be grateful to the LORD🕊️🙏🏻🎀❗
🕊️🙏🏻❗🕊️🙏🏻❗🕊️🙏🏻❗🕊️🙏🏻

[@hancecil]

Hi Malena, my friend
There is now just one week left until Christmas. I hope it will be a holy time, and we need to prepare well for the remaining week until Christmas.
Peace and love 🙏☃️❤️🌲😊

[@malena3669]

​​​@@hancecil🎄🧑🏻‍🎄🕊️If that is the case, we have to prepare ourselves to receive the baby Jesus who is about to arrive...let us prepare our spirit with faith, hope and peace.In my family we are anxious...we have a Serenade to share with family and friends to the Baby Jesus...🕊️🎈🙏🏻🤗🎀❗Good night

[@susancha1481]

❤❤❤

[@pantelismisikos9023]

Awesome!!

[@hancecil]

Hi Pantelis, my friend
How about Christmas in Australia? It's not long now until that time. We need to prepare well to welcome baby Jesus, who will save the world and will come soon.
Peace and love 🙏❤️☃️🌲😊

[@pantelismisikos9023]

@ Hi Cecil
The weather is very warm this season in Australia so we are visiting Japan these days and here it’s very cold.
My best wishes for a Blessed Merry Christmas 🎄

[@susancha1481]

❤❤❤