Haec Dies - Traditional

Haec dies quam fecit Dominus:
Exsultemus et laetemur in ea.
Confitemini Domino quoniam bonus:
Quoniam in saeculum misericordia eius.

Haec Dies Lyrics are among the most jubilant verses of the Psalter used to mark the supreme importance of the Resurrection day. The song Haec Dies focuses on the theme of exultation and gladness as the faithful celebrate the triumph of the Lord. It is characterized by long melismatic passages in Gregorian chant that reflect the uncontainable joy of the occasion. By chanting the Haec Dies lyrics the congregation acknowledges the unique character of the Easter liturgy where time and eternity meet. This text has inspired countless polyphonic settings by master composers like Byrd and Palestrina serving as a timeless musical monument to the joy of the empty tomb and the new life found in Christ.