Caelum Aperitur (Heaven Is Opened)

A grand operatic and symphonic setting of "Caelum Aperitur," inspired by the promise of divine, everlasting light in Isaiah 60:19–20. Featuring a soaring operatic male lead, rich SATB choral harmonies, and sweeping orchestral dynamics, this piece journeys through sacred Latin prayer, sacred awe, and ultimate peace. Soli Deo Gloria. 🕯️🕊️ Here are the complete Latin lyrics from the 3-minute track generated above, followed by the line-by-line English translation. ​Latin Lyrics ​[Intro] Lux aeterna luceat eis Domine dona eis requiem Sempiternam requiem ​[Verse 1] In lumine tuo videbimus Lumen lucis infinitae Caelum aperitur Et terra tremit O dulcis misericordia tua ​[Chorus] Lux aeterna Lux divina Splende super animas nostras Sanctus Sanctus Sanctus Gloria in excelsis Gloria ​[Verse 2] Agnus Dei qui tollis peccata Aeternum pacem dona nobis Ostende faciem tuam Domine Et salvi erimus in aeternum ​[Bridge] Kyrie eleison Christe eleison Cantate caelestia Resonet orbis Ad te clamamus Ad te speramus O lux perpetua ​[Chorus] Lux aeterna Lux divina Splende super animas nostras Sanctus Sanctus Sanctus Gloria in excelsis Gloria ​English Translation ​[Intro] May eternal light shine upon them Lord, grant them rest Everlasting rest ​[Verse 1] In Your light we shall see light The light of infinite light Heaven opens And the earth trembles O Your sweet mercy ​[Chorus] Eternal light Divine light Shine upon our souls Holy Holy Holy Glory in the highest Glory ​[Verse 2] Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world Grant us eternal peace Show us Your face, Lord And we shall be saved forever ​[Bridge] Lord, have mercy Christ, have mercy Sing heavenly things Let the world resound To You we cry out In You we hope O perpetual light ​[Chorus] Eternal light Divine light Shine upon our souls Holy Holy Holy Glory in the highest Glory © 2026 Ray Bradley. All rights reserved. Original lyrics, concepts, and video presentation by Ray Bradley.