DOC 27 -- Excerpt of Bacche Bene Venies
from the Carmina Burana
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Bacche bene venies gratus et optatus
per quem noster animus fit letificatus Refrain
Bacchus forte superans pectora virorum
Bacchus sepe visitans mulierum genus
Bacchus venas penetrans calido liquore
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Bacchus, you are welcome, pleasing and desired,
by whom our mind becomes joyous. Refrain
Bacchus, by chance conquering the hearts of men,
Bacchus, often visiting the race of women,
Bacchus, penetrating the veins with warm wine,
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Latin version from: http://perso.club-internet.fr/brassy/PartMed/Carmbur/cb200.html