Portuguese, Latin
Do varão nasceu a vara (Gloria in Excelsis Deo)
English translation
From the Log, the Staff Was Born (Glory to God in the Highest)
Do varão nasceu a vara,
From the log, a staff was born,
Da vara nasceu a flor
From the staff a flower was born
E, da flor, nasceu Maria;
And, from that flower, Mary was born;
De Maria, o Redentor!
From Mary, came Our Redeemer!
Gloria in excelsis Deo!
Glory to God in the highest!
Gloria in excelsis Deo!
Glory to God in the highest!
Ó que noite tão serena,
Oh, what a peaceful night,
Cercada de resplendor!
All surrounded by splendorous light!
Nasceu da Virgem Maria
From the Virgin Mary, has been born
O Divino Salvador!
Our Divine Saviour!
Gloria in excelsis Deo!
Glory to God in the highest!
Gloria in excelsis Deo!
Glory to God in the highest!