Venite

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Venite

(vɪˈnaɪtɪ)
n
1. (Ecclesiastical Terms) ecclesiast the opening word of the 95th psalm, an invitatory prayer at matins
2. (Music, other) a musical setting of this
[Latin: come ye]
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A psalm, which he himself accompanied with a deep mellow voice, which age had not deprived of its powers, commenced the proceedings of the day; and the solemn sounds, Venite exultemus Domino, so often sung by the Templars before engaging with earthly adversaries, was judged by Lucas most appropriate to introduce the approaching triumph, for such he deemed it, over the powers of darkness.
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