I'd even be content with a credo in English, but I still don't think it will fly. The're ok with the simple Kyrie and Agnus Dei. Sanctus was a bit of a stretch. I then introduced the Gloria (de Angelis). Of course a few people loved it and most were seemingly indiferent, but there were enough complaints to earn me a trip to the pastor's office.
Exactly, Gavin. It may be oversung in places where chant is used, but I'll take Jubilate Deo or the missal chants any day over the Mass of Devastation.
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