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Ave Domine Jesu Christe
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Ave Domine Jesu Christe by Ludwig Senfl — Lyrics
Ave Domine Jesu Christe rex benedicte verbum Patris Filius Virginis Agnus Dei salus mundi hostia sacra verbum caro factum fons pietatis.
Ave Domine Jesu Christe rex benedicte laus angelorum gloria sanctorum visio pacis Deitas integra verus homo flos et fructus Virginis matris.
Ave Domine Jesu Christe rex benedicte lumen caeli precium mundi gaudium nostrum panis angelorum cordis jubilus rex et sponsus Virginitatis.
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About Ave Domine Jesu Christe
Ludwig Senfl's Ave Domine Jesu Christe is a sacred motet for SATB choir. Sung in Latin, it offers a profound meditation on Jesus Christ, addressing him with a series of devotional titles. The text praises him as the Word of the Father, Son of the Virgin, Lamb of God, and salvation of the world. It continues to acclaim him as the King of the blessed, the glory of saints, the vision of peace, and the true man. The motet also invokes him as the light of heaven, the price of the world, and our joy, highlighting his role as the bread of angels and the source of love, sweetness, and enduring peace.
