Joy on Earth – Taizé CD, Chants and Prayer in English and Latin

A moment with the chants of Taizé

Pause and make space for joy in your prayer. With Joy on Earth, hear the Taizé Community in a recording made at Taizé in 1999. Simple melodies invite you to listen closely, join in a familiar chant or discover a repertoire to return to as part of your day.

Chants, a reading and a prayer by Brother Roger

The 23 tracks in English and Latin create a journey in which singing also gives way to the spoken word. A reading from John’s Gospel (15:9–11) and a prayer by Brother Roger sit alongside the chants. From Laudate Dominum to Let Your Servant Now Go In Peace, enjoy favourites including Wait For The Lord, Stay With Me and Veni Sancte Spiritus.

Keep it close or share it as a gift

Listen in your prayer corner, explore the chants with your family or share them with a few friends. Their accessible melodies invite you to learn them and sing together. This CD also makes a thoughtful spiritual gift for someone who remembers Taizé fondly or would like to discover its prayer through English and Latin texts. Give a listening experience they can return to.

Complete programme – 23 tracks

1. Laudate Dominum
2. Wait For The Lord
3. Alleluia 17, With Verses From Psalm 27 (26)
4. Reading (St. John 15:9-11)
5. We Adore You, Lord Jesus Christ (Adoramus Te O Christe)
6. Kyrie Eleison 17, With Intercessions
7. There Can Be No Greater Love (Grande Est Ta Bonté)
8. Prayer By Brother Roger
9. Heavens Sing With Gladness (Jubilate Cœli)
10. Stay With Me (Bleibet Hier)
11. Kyrie Eleison, Christe Eleison
12. Glory To God In The Highest (Gloria Deo)
13. Apostles' Creed (Credo)
14. Holy, Holy, Holy (Sanctus Dominus Deus)
15. Dying You Destroyed Our Death (Memorial Acclamation)
16. Our Father
17. Agnus Dei-Dona Nobis Pacem (Grant Us Peace, Lord)
18. Jesus The Lord Is Risen (Surrexit)
19. Where There Is Charity (Ubi Caritas Deus Ibi Est)
20. Veni Sancte Spiritus
21. Our Soul Is Waiting (Notre Âme Attend Le Seigneur)
22. This Is The Day (Psallite Deo)
23. Let Your Servant Now Go In Peace (Nunc Dimittis)

Questions about Joy on Earth

What languages are used in the recording?

The texts on this album are in English and Latin.

How many tracks are on the CD?

The programme contains 23 tracks. Its stated total running time is 65 minutes and 10 seconds.

Is there a prayer by Brother Roger?

Yes, track 8 is Prayer By Brother Roger. The programme also includes a reading from John 15:9–11.