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Altitudo hic jacet
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Altitudo hic jacet by Christian Geist — Lyrics
Altituduo quid hic jaces in tam vili stabulo
qui creasti coeli faces alges in praesepio.
O quam mira per petrasti Jesu
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About Altitudo hic jacet
This sacred motet for treble solo voices (SSB) in Latin is a meditation on the Nativity. The text opens by questioning the divine presence in a humble stable, contrasting the creator of the heavens with the infant Jesus lying in a manger. It marvels at the profound love of Jesus for humanity, a love so ardent that it led him to leave paradise to suffer for us. Christian Geist's setting, scored for SSB, offers a poignant and intimate reflection on the humility and sacrifice inherent in the Christmas story, making it suitable for services during the Advent and Christmas seasons.
