The phrase Gratias agimus tibi (We give thanks to Thee) is found in the Gloria, the ancient Christian hymn of praise in the Mass known as the Greater Doxology. The Latin translation of the Gloria is attributed to St. Hilary of Poitiers.
The Benedictio Post Mensam (Blessing After Meals) opens with this phrase:
Agimus tibi gratias, omnipotens Deus, pro universis beneficiis tuis, qui vivis et regnas in saecula saeculorum. Amen.
We give Thee thanks for all Thy benefits, O Almighty God, Who livest and reignest forever. Amen.
A sublime musical rendering of Gratias agimus tibi is found in Bach’s B minor Mass, called “the greatest artwork of all times and all people”:
Can you match the Latin words in this phrase with the English words?
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