DOMINUS VOBISCUM
Dominus Vobiscum (Creole—English Translation)
Dominus Vobiscum
Gran Mèt-la avèk nou, Li la nan mitan nou, Li la nan fon kè nou, Amen, Amen, Aleluya.
Depi nan tan benbo Nap mache, nap chèche, nap mande: Ki lè, ki tan, ki jou, Limiè-a va leve pou vin delivre nou?
Limiè lapè-a, Limiè la verite-a, Limiè la joua-a, Limiè lespwa-a, Limiè lanmou-a, Limiè la vi-a.
Jodia an nou chante: “Dominus vobiscum”
Gran Mèt-la avèk nou, Li la nan mitan nou, Li la nan fon kè nou, Amen, Amen, Aleluya.
Mache, chèche, mande: Li la nan mitan nou; Mache, chèche, mande: Li la nan fon kè nou.
Amen, Amen, Aleluya.
–Gabriel T. Guillaume
Walton Music Corporation
The Lord be with you
The Lord is with us, He is among us, He is in the depths of our hearts, Amen, Amen, Alleluia.
Since the beginning of time We have been searching, seeking, asking: When will the light come, at last, to deliver us?
The light of peace, The light of truth, The light of joy, The light of hope, The light of love, The light of life.
Today, let us all sing: “Dominus vobiscum”
The Lord is with us, He is among us, He is in the depths of our hearts, Amen, Amen, Alleluia.
Search, seek, ask: He is among us; Search, seek, ask: He is in the depths of our hearts.
Amen, Amen, Alleluia.
Dominus Vobiscum (Philosophie du Poème)
De tous temps, l’être humain est à la recherche de cette énergie suprême qui est à l’origine de toutes créations.
Beaucoup prétendent trouver Dieu dans des acquisitions matérielles, intellectuelles et même religieuses. Et pourtant, le Christ nous assure de la présence divine en tout homme: «Pourquoi chercher ailleurs ce Dieu qui est en vous...»
Dieu a mis son empreinte sur l’homme. Il a implanté son essence dans son cœur...
DOMINUS VOBISCUM
Dieu est définitivement au dedans de nos cœurs.
–Gabriel T. Guillaume
Dominus Vobiscum (Central Theme of the Poem)
Human beings have always searched for this supreme energy that is at the origin of all creations.
Many pretend to have found God in material, intellectual, and even religious acquisitions. Yet, Christ assures us of a divine presence in all men: «Why search elsewhere for this God that is within us...»
God put His stamp on men. He implanted his essence in men’s heart...
DOMINUS VOBISCUM (The Lord is with you)
God is definitely in the depths of our hearts.
About the Composer
Sydney Guillaume (b. 1982), originally from Port-au-Prince, Haiti, came to the United States at the age of 11. His compositions have been praised by the Miami Herald for their “impressive maturity and striking melodic distinction.” In 2004, he was named the Outstanding Graduate for the Department of Music Theory and Composition at the University of Miami Frost School of Music, where he received his Bachelor of Music in Composition with an emphasis in Media Writing and Production.
Taking great pride in his Haitian roots, Sydney hopes that his music will serve as an ambassador for his country and foster an awareness of the beautiful culture that exists amidst the economic and political turmoil. Sydney is in high demand for commissioned works from renowned choirs such as The University of Miami Frost Chorale, The Nathaniel Dett Chorale, Seraphic Fire, Illinois Wesleyan University Collegiate Choir, The Young New Yorkers Chorus, The Miami Children’s Chorus, and Kokopelli Choir. His music has been performed at ACDA, All-State conventions, and abroad. Beyond choral music, Sydney also writes film scores for Loyola Productions, a non-profit creative media company, aiming to promote awareness of cultural and social justice issues. Sydney currently resides in Los Angeles.
To hear a full-length recording of Dominus Vobiscum, please visit: www.waltonmusic.com
Duration: Approx.7:00
For an IPA pronunciation guide as well as an audio pronunciation recording, please visit the composer’s website www.sydneyguillaume.com
