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Writer's pictureFr. Scott Haynes

Christus Vincit, Martin Baker

Enjoy this rendition of Christus Vincit arranged by Martin Baker (b. 1967), from a BBC broadcast from King's College of April 3, 2021. The music is performed by the Choristers of the Choir of King's College, Cambridge, The King's Singers, with Matthew Martin, organist, and Daniel Hyde, conductor.

Latin text

Christus vincit! Christus regnat! Christus imperat! Exaudi Christe.

Summo Pontífici et universali Papae, vita.

Salvator mundi. Tu illum adjuva.

Sancta Maria. Tu illum adjuva.

Sancte Petre. Tu illum adjuva.

Sancte Paule. Tu ilum adjuva.

Christus vincit! Christus regnat! Christus imperat!

Rex regum. Christus vincit!

Rex noster. Christus regnat!

Gloria nostra. Christus imperat!

Ipsi soli imperium, gloria et potestas

Per immortalia saeculae saeculorum. Amen.

Christus vincit! Christus regnat! Christus imperat!  


English Translation

Christ conquers! Christ reigns! Christ commands! Graciously hear us, Christ.

To the supreme Pontiff and Pope of the universal Church, long life!

Saviour of the world, do Thou help him.

Saint Mary, do thou help him.

Saint Peter, do thou help him.

Saint Paul, do thou help him.

Christ conquers! Christ reigns! Christ commands!

King of kings.

Christ conquers!

Our King. Christ reigns! Our glory. Christ commands!

To Him alone be there loyalty unfailing, glory and power

For ever and ever. Amen.

Christ conquers! Christ reigns! Christ commands!


The King's Singers: Patrick Dunachie (countertenor) Edward Button (countertenor) Julian Gregory (tenor) Christopher Bruerton (baritone) Nick Ashby (baritone) Jonathan Howard (bass).



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