Last week in our examination of the 2019 BCP Morning Prayer service, we looked at the scripture lessons and the lectionary. Following each of the lessons we respond with a song of praise that is taken from the scriptures themselves; these songs are called canticles. The first canticle is the “Te Deum Laudamus.” The canticles have Latin names taken from their first line, in this case: “We praise you, O God.”
While the Te Deum Laudamus is generally attributed to fourth century bishop of Milan, Saint Ambrose, no one is sure who the author is. We do know this canticle has been used in the church from the fourth century to the present day.
To say or sing this canticle places the worshiper in that timeless place of praising God for creation referencing Genesis 1, praising God at the consummation of the ages referencing Revelation 4, and everything in between. You will note the presence of the Sanctus - “Holy, Holy, Holy” which is, of course, part of the Eucharistic service as well.
I bid you to speak these words with reverence and I promise you’ll be blessed!
Blessings,
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