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Ave Dei Patris filia
Staff Notation • Sacred, Antiphons
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATBB|SATBarB · Bert Schreuder
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Ave Dei Patris filia by Anonymous — Lyrics
Ave Déi Pátris fília nobilíssima,
Déi Fílii máter digníssima,
Déi Spíritus spónsa venustíssima,
Dei únius et tríni ancílla subjectíssima.
Ave súmmae aeternitátis fília clementíssima,
súmmae veritátis máter piíssima,
súmmae bonitátis spónsa benigníssima,
Súmmae Trinitátis ancílla mitíssima.
Ave aetérnae caritátis fília desideratíssima,
Aetérnae sapiéntiae máter gratíssima,
Aetérnae spiratiónis spónsa sanctíssima,
Coaetérnae majestátis ancílla sinceríssima.
Ave Jesu túi fílii dúlcis fília,
Chrísti Déi túi máter álma,
Spónsi spónsa síne úlla mácula,
Deitátis ancílla sessióni próxima.
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About Ave Dei Patris filia
This setting of the Marian antiphon Ave Dei Patris filia is by an unknown composer. The text is a rich exploration of Mary's unique relationship with the divine persons of the Trinity, calling her daughter of God the Father, mother of God the Son, and spouse of God the Holy Spirit. The Latin lyrics praise her nobility, dignity, and beauty, emphasizing her role as a most faithful servant of the One and Triune God. The music is written for SATBB choir, offering a full and resonant sound for this devotional text. The recurring phrases and solemnity of the Latin lend themselves to a powerful and contemplative performance, suitable for sacred occasions.
