Responsorium VI - Nocturn II
Fourth Sunday of Advent, Nocturn II, Responsory 3
About This Prayer
"Nascetur nobis parvulus" (Unto us a child shall be born) quotes Isaias 9:6 directly. The "Mighty God" (Deus fortis) who will sit on David's throne and rule forever is the responsory's subject. As Advent IV concludes, the prophecy's fulfillment is imminent. The eternal reign "in aeternum" extends Christmas's significance beyond historical birth to everlasting kingship.
Prayer Text
LATINE
R. Nascetur nobis parvulus, et vocabitur Deus fortis: * Ipse sedebit super thronum David, et imperabit.
V. Et super solium ejus sedebit in aeternum.
R. Ipse sedebit super thronum David, et imperabit.
V. Et super solium ejus sedebit in aeternum.
R. Ipse sedebit super thronum David, et imperabit.
ENGLISH
R. Nascetur nobis parvulus, et vocabitur Deus fortis: * Ipse sedebit super thronum David, et imperabit.
V. Et super solium ejus sedebit in aeternum.
R. Ipse sedebit super thronum David, et imperabit.
V. Et super solium ejus sedebit in aeternum.
R. Ipse sedebit super thronum David, et imperabit.
Liturgical Notes
NOTA
FONS
Breviarium Romanum (1962)
USUS
Fourth Sunday of Advent, Nocturn II, Responsory 3
HORA
Matins
TEMPVS
advent
GENVS
Responsory