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Original Latin Text

texts from the chants of
Hildegard von Bingen
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Caritas abundat

Caritas abundat in omnia,
de imis excellentissima
super sidera,

atque amantissima in omnia,
quia summo Regi
osculum pacis dedit.

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English Translation

texts from the chants of
Hildegard von Bingen
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Loving tenderness abounds

 

Loving tenderness abounds for all
from the darkest
to the most eminent one beyond the stars,

Exquisitely loving all
she bequeaths the kiss of peace
upon the ultimate King.