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Te Deum

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Te De·um  (t dm, -m, t dm)
n.
A hymn of praise to God sung as part of a liturgy.
[From Late Latin T Deum (laudmus), You, God, (we praise), the opening words of the hymn : Latin t, you + Latin deum, accusative of deus, god.]
Te Deum [ˌtiː ˈdiːəm]
n
1. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) an ancient Latin hymn in rhythmic prose, sung or recited at matins in the Roman Catholic Church and in English translation at morning prayer in the Church of England and used by both Churches as an expression of thanksgiving on special occasions
2. (Music / Classical Music) a musical setting of this hymn
3. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) a service of thanksgiving in which the recital of this hymn forms a central part
[from the Latin canticle beginning Tē Deum laudāmus, literally: Thee, God, we praise]
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It was only known that on the following Sunday a Te Deum would be sung at Notre Dame in honor of the victory of Lens.
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As all kneeled by one consent, a more touching and hearty Te Deum never ascended to heaven, though borne on the peal of organ, bell and cannon, than came from that honest old heart.
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Every one knew that the Bell people had whipped the West- ern Union, and hastened to join in the grand Te Deum of applause.
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