Tempus Est locundum

Time is Joyful

Tempus Est locundum

Time is joyful, oh maidensTempus est iocundum, o virgines
Now rejoice, you young menModo congautede vos iuvenes
Oh, oh, all is blooming! Now I burn with virgin loveO, o totus floreo ! Iam amore virginali totus ardeo
A new, new love is what I perishNovus, novus amor est qui pereo
My promise comforts meMea me confortat promissio
My denial deport meMea me deportat negatio
My virginity plays with meMea meam ludit virginitas
My simplicity detracts meMea me detrudit simplicitas
Be silent, Philomena, for the timeSile philomena, pro tempore
Rise, song from the heartSurge cantilena depectore