IN VERNALI TEMPORE from the Piae Cantiones
In the time of spring
there is joy over all.
The swallow announces that the frost recedes.
The beauty of the earth, sea, forest,
may be seen in nature.
The powers of the body return,
the pain in the breast recedes
in this joyous time.
The earth carries flowers,
and the forests are strong.
Birds sing songs
and have sweet voices.
The waters are wild when there is a storm,
the air gives rain,
the air becomes filled with sweet dew.
The sun consumes the clouds,
and shines with beautiful
and clear rays.
