Dona Nobis
Dona Nobis Pacem
Do---na, No -----bis, Pa------cem.

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MIDI and info from Central Valley Christian School

From the Latin word DONA, we get our English word "donate" which is
what the word means: to donate, give or grant. From the Latin word
PACEM, we get our English words "pacify", "pacific" "pacifier", and
"pact". You see, pacem means peace. This song then has one simple
phrase: GRANT US PEACE! ..... which is a message of Christmas. I have
heard some elders complain that the trouble with a lot of modern
Christian music is that it is repetitive and redundant. If you think
there is repetitiveness in MODERN music, you should see what started
back in the early 16th century! You know the 16th Century? That was
when the reformation started. Also in that century, were Cannons and
Rounds. Dona Nobis Pacem was meant to be sung over and over again in
rounds. One thing I notice, though, the words when sung to this music
do bring a mood of peace. Repetitiveness is not always so bad! The
words, music, and style of this song go together quite well. More
later! --- Bill Drennon