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Beatus author saeculi
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · Mats Lillhannus
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Beatus author saeculi by Jacob Meiland — Lyrics
A solis ortus cardine
Ad usque terrae limitem
Christum canamus Principem,
Natum Maria Virgine.
Beatus auctor saeculi
Servile corpus induit,
Ut carne carnem liberans
Non perderet quod condidit.
Clausae1 parentis viscera
Caelestis intrat gratia;
Venter puellae baiulat
Secreta quae non noverat.
Domus pudici pectoris
Templum repente fit Dei;
Intacta nesciens virum
Verbo concepit Filium.2
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About Beatus author saeculi
This SATB setting of a Latin hymn text is suitable for Christmas services. The text celebrates the Incarnation, focusing on Christ's birth and his divine nature. It begins by proclaiming Christ as the 'author of ages' who took on human form to redeem humanity, emphasizing the miraculous conception by the Virgin Mary. The verses describe the humble circumstances of his birth, from lying in a manger to being fed with milk, highlighting his role as Creator and sustainer of all. The piece concludes with the rejoicing of heavenly hosts and the announcement of the birth to the shepherds, marking the appearance of the 'Shepherd, Creator of all'.
