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Accende lumen sensibus
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns, Office hymns
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Accende lumen sensibus by Michael Praetorius — Lyrics
Veni, Creator Spiritus,
mentes tuorum visita,
imple superna gratia,
quae tu creasti pectora.
Qui diceris Paraclitus,
donum Dei altissimi,
fons vivus, ignis, caritas,
et spiritalis unctio.
Tu septiformis munere,
dextrae Dei tu digitus,
tu rite promissum Patris,
sermone ditans guttura.
Accende lumen sensibus,
infunde amorem cordibus,
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About Accende lumen sensibus
This setting of Accende lumen sensibus is for SATTB choir. The Latin text is a well-known Marian antiphon, an invocation for the Holy Spirit to enlighten the mind and fill the heart with divine love. The words ask for the Spirit to repel enemies, grant peace, and guide us to avoid harm, ultimately leading us to know the Father and the Son, with praise to the Trinity. Praetorius's SATTB setting is a sacred work, fitting for liturgical use as an office hymn. Its rich texture makes it suitable for a choir seeking a devotional piece with a strong textual focus on spiritual illumination and guidance.
