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Christe Patris verbum
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Christe Patris verbum by Orlando di Lasso — Lyrics
Christe Patris verbum lapsi spes unica mundi,
Vulnera purgato sanguine nostra tuo.
Adsis propitio mihi numine vimque repellas
Ne noceant animae tristia damna meae.
Et mihi celsa tuae pateant fastigia sedis,
Mortua cum vivus liquerit ossa calor.
Christe Patris verbum lapsi spes unica mundi,
Vulnera purgato sanguine nostra tuo.
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About Christe Patris verbum
Orlando di Lasso's motet Christe Patris verbum is a profound sacred work for SATTB choir, sung in Latin. The text is a prayer for Christ's intercession, seeking cleansing from sin and protection from spiritual harm. The composer's skill is evident in his setting of this plea for divine mercy and eventual ascension to heavenly realms. The motet explores themes of redemption, purity, and the hope of eternal salvation, making it a deeply expressive piece for liturgical or concert settings. Its rich SATTB voicing allows for a full, resonant sound, ideal for conveying the solemnity and earnestness of the devotional text.
