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What is the translation of the "Agnus Dei"?

By Aaron Green, About.com

Question: What is the translation of the "Agnus Dei"?

Answer: Agnus Dei, qui tolis peccata mundi,

Lamb of God, who take away sins of world,

miserere nobis.

have mercy on us.

Agnus Dei, qui tolis peccata mundi,

Lamb of God, who take away sins of world,

dona nobis pacem.

grant us peace.

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