Ecce gratum Ecce gratum "Ecce gratum" (English: "Behold, the pleasant") is a medieval Latin Goliardic poem written early in the 13th century, part of the collection known as the "Carmina Burana". It was set to music in 1935/36 by German composer Carl Orff as part of his "Carmina Burana" which premiered at Frankfurt Opera on 8 June 1937. Within Orff's "Carmina Burana", this song is the 5th movement in section 1, "Primo vere" (In Spring). <poem lang="la" style="float:left;">Ecce gratum et optatum Ver reducit gaudia, purpuratum floret pratum, Sol serenat omnia. Iamiam cedant tristia! Estas redit, nunc recedit Hyemis sevitia. Ah! Iam liquescit
Gospel According to the Mark of Silver II") Gospel According to the Mark of Silver The Gospel According to the Mark of Silver is a work from the "Carmina Burana" later used to satirise Pope Leo X (1513-1521), who was famous for his profligate spending of church money. While Leo was also criticized by ecclesiastical officials after his death, the "Gospel" was a product of the Goliard movement. At that time, the Pope said to the Romans, "When the son of man comes to the seat of our majesty, first say, `Friend, why have you come?' But if he continues knocking without giving you anything, throw him