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Coelestis urbs, Jerusalem
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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Coelestis urbs, Jerusalem by Humphrey J Stewart — Lyrics
1 Coelestis urbs Jerusalem
Beata pacis visio,
Quae celsa de viventibus
Saxis ad astra tolleris,
Sponsaeque ritu cingeris
Mille Angelorum millibus.
2 O sorte nupta prospera,
Dotata Patris gloria,
Respersa sponsi gratia,
Regina forzosissima,
Christo jugata principi,
Caeli corusca civitas.
3 Hic margaritis emicant
Patentque cunctis ostia:
Virtute namque praevia
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About Coelestis urbs, Jerusalem
This anthem in Latin paints a vivid picture of the Heavenly Jerusalem, a city of peace, built from living stones and adorned by thousands of angels. It describes the city as a fortunate bride, radiant with the Father's glory and the Bridegroom's grace, a powerful queen joined to Christ the Prince. The text speaks of its pearly gates, open to all who have endured hardship, drawn by Christ's love. It further details the careful construction of this holy edifice, shaped by the chisel, hammer, and skilled hands of the divine craftsman, its stones bound together to form the pinnacle. The choir is SATB.
