{"id":7680,"date":"2023-04-21T15:17:21","date_gmt":"2023-04-21T19:17:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jennydeupree.com\/?p=7680"},"modified":"2023-04-21T15:17:21","modified_gmt":"2023-04-21T19:17:21","slug":"words-to-il-cantico","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jennydeupree.com\/?p=7680","title":{"rendered":"Words to “Il Cantico”"},"content":{"rendered":"

Looking for an English translation of the Song of St. Francis, I found Branduardi’s version of the words<\/a>, which is the one he sings, and turns out to be his own rendering of Francis. \u00a0It is acknowledged to be a “masterpiece.”<\/p>\n

Il Cantico delle Creature<\/p>\n

A Te solo Buon Signore\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>To You only Good Lord
\n<\/span>si confanno gloria e onore \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>glory and honor befit
\n<\/span>a Te ogni laude et benedizione \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>every praise et blessing
\na Te solo si confanno\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>To You only befit
\nche l’altissimo Tu sei\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>You are the Highest
\n<\/span>e null’omo degno \u00e8 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>and no man is worthy
\n<\/span>Te mentovare. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 to mention You.<\/p>\n

Sii laudato Mio Signore \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Be praised my Lord
\n<\/span>con le Tue creature \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 with your creatures
\nspecialmente Frate Sole \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 especially Brother Sun
\n<\/span>e la sua luce. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 and its light.<\/p>\n

Tu ci illumini di lui \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 You enlighten us with him
\nche \u00e8 bellezza e splendore \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 that is beauty and splendor
\ndi Te Altissimo Signore \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 of Thee Almighty Lord
\nporta il segno. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0he bears the mark.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>Sii laudato Mio Signore \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Be praised my Lord
\n<\/span>per sorelle Luna e Stelle \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0for Sisters Moon and Stars
\nche Tu in cielo le hai formate \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 that You in the sky created
\nchiare e belle. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 shining and beautiful.<\/p>\n

Si laudato per Frate Vento \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Be praised for Brother Wind
\n<\/span>Aria, nuvole e maltempo \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Air, clouds and bad weather
\nche alle Tue creature \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0that to your creatures
\ndan sostentamento. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0give livelihood.<\/p>\n

Sii laudato Mio Signore \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Be praised my Lord
\n<\/span>per sorella nostra Acqua \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0for our sister Water
\n<\/span>ella \u00e8 casta, molto utile \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0she is chaste, very useful
\n<\/span>e preziosa. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 and precious.<\/p>\n

Sii laudato per Frate Foco \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Be praised for Brother Fire
\nche ci illumina la notte \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0that lights up our night
\ned \u00e8 bello, giocondo \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0and is beautiful, joyous
\ne robusto e forte. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 and robust and strong.<\/p>\n

Sii laudato Mio Signore \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Be praised my Lord
\n<\/span>per la nostra Madre Terra \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 for our Mother Earth
\n<\/span>ella \u00e8 che ci sostenta \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 it is she that supports us
\ne ci governa \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0and governs us<\/p>\n

Sii laudato Mio Signore \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Be praised my Lord
\n<\/span>vari frutti Lei produce \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 various fruits she bears
\n<\/span>molti fiori coloriti \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 many colorful flowers
\ne verde l’erba. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0and green grass.<\/p>\n

Sii laudato per coloro \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Be praised for those
\nche perdonano per il Tuo amore \u00a0 \u00a0 who forgive for Your love
\n<\/span>sopportando infermit\u00e0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0enduring illness
\n<\/span>e tribolazione \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 and tribulation<\/p>\n

e beati sian coloro \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 and blessed be those
\nche cammineranno in pace \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 who will walk in peace
\nche da te Buon Signore \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0that from you Good Lord
\navran corona. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 will have a crown.<\/p>\n

Sii laudato Mio Signore \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Be praised my Lord
\nper la Morte corporale \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 for Bodily Death
\n<\/span>ch\u00e8 da lei nessun che vive \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 for from Her nobody living
\n<\/span>pu\u00f2 scappare \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 can escape<\/p>\n

e beati saran quelli \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 and blessed will be those
\n<\/span>nella Tua volont\u00e0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0in Your will
\n<\/span>che Sorella Morte \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 that Sister Death
\n<\/span>non gli far\u00e0 male. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0will not harm them.<\/p>\n

Some of the words look to my eye like spelling mistakes, but I didn’t want to correct them without knowing what I was doing.<\/p>\n

Angelo Branduardi singing Il Cantico<\/a><\/p>\n

The dance we do to it<\/a>. \u00a0Except that we do the four steps in and out with a pivot, instead of a U-turn. \u00a0Brigitte is the choreographer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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