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Christum ascendentem;Omnis pulchritudo
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Christum ascendentem;Omnis pulchritudo by Guillaume Le Heurteur — Lyrics
Christum ascendentem in caelum;
venite, adoremus, alleluia.
Ascendens Christus in altum, alleluia,
captivam duxit captivitatem, alleluia.
Non turbetur cor vestrum,
quia vado ad Patrem.
Et dum assumptus, fuero mittam vobis, alleluia,
Spiritum veritatis, et gaudebit cor vestrum. Alleluia.
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About Christum ascendentem;Omnis pulchritudo
This two-part motet by Guillaume Le Heurteur would be fitting for Ascensiontide. The first part, Christum ascendentem in caelum, reflects on Christ's ascension, His triumph over captivity, and His promise to send the Spirit. The text assures the listener that their hearts should not be troubled, as Christ returns to the Father and will send the Spirit of Truth. The second part, Omnis pulchritudo Domini, praises the Lord's beauty and eternal name, before returning to the plea from the Ascension text, asking that the promised Spirit be sent to the faithful. This SATB setting in Latin offers a rich devotional experience, suitable for the liturgy or a concert setting.
