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Caelitum Joseph
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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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.
SAA,TBB · Michael J. Drake, Jr.
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Caelitum Joseph by Michael J. Drake, Jr. — Lyrics
Caelitum Joseph decus, atque nostrae
Certa spes vitae, columenque mundi,
Quas tibi laeti canimus, benignus
Suscipe laudes.
Te Sator rerum statuit pudicae
Virginis sponsum, voluitque Verbi
Te patrem dici, dedit et ministrum
Esse salutis.
Tu Redemptorem stabulo jacentem,
Quem chorus Vatum cecinit futurum,
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About Caelitum Joseph
Michael J. Drake, Jr. composed Caelitum Joseph for SAA,TBB voices in Latin. This sacred hymn text is a prayer to Saint Joseph, calling him the glory of the heavens, the certain hope of life, and the pillar of the world. The words celebrate his role as the chaste spouse of the Virgin, father of the Word, and minister of salvation. He is depicted joyfully beholding the Redeemer lying in the stable and adoring the humble child, while recognizing his divine authority. The hymn concludes with praise to the eternal Trinity for granting Joseph heavenly honors and a plea for his merits to bring us the joys of blessed life.
