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Edition by Wim Looyestijn
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Added Jul 29, 2026
Composer: Lambert Pietkin
Format: Staff
Language: Latin
Pages: 24 pages
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Ad perennis vitae fontem by Lambert Pietkin — Lyrics

Ad perennis vitae fontem mens sitivit arida, Claustra carnis praesto frangi clausa quaerit anima, Gliscit, ambit, eluctatur exul frui patria. Dum pressuris ac aerumnis se gemit obnoxiam, Quam amisit, dum deliquit, contemplatur gloriam; Praesens malum urget boni perditi memoriam. Nam quis promat summae pacis quanta sit laetitia, Ubi vivis margaritis surgunt aedificia, Solis gemmis pretiosis haec structura nectitur; Auro mundo, ceu crystallo, urbis via sternitur; Flos perpetuus rosarum, ver agit perpetuum; Candent lilia, rubescit crocus, sudat balsamum. Pigmentorum spirat odor, liquor est aromatum; Pendent poma floridorum non lapsura nemorum. Non alternat luna vices, sol, vel cursus siderum; Agnus est felicis urbis lumen inocciduum;
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About Ad perennis vitae fontem

Lambert Pietkin composed this sacred motet for SATB voices. The text is in Latin and expresses the soul's deep longing for the eternal fountain of life. The lyrics describe the desire to break free from the constraints of the flesh and return to the heavenly homeland, lamenting the loss of glory due to past sins. The composer vividly portrays the joys of paradise with imagery of precious jewels, golden streets, perpetual spring, and fragrant gardens. This piece is a profound meditation on spiritual yearning and the beatific vision.