sursum corda

noun

sur·​sum cor·​da ˌsu̇r-səm-ˈkȯr-də 

-ˌdä

1

often capitalized S&C : a versicle that in traditional eucharistic liturgies exhorts the faithful to enthusiastic worship

2

: something inspiriting

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin, (lift) up (your) hearts; from the opening words

First Known Use

1537, in the meaning defined at sense 1