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Crudelis Herodes
Staff Notation • Sacred, Office hymns
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Crudelis Herodes by Johann David Heinichen — Lyrics
1. Hostis Herodes impie,
Christum venire quid times?
Non eripit mortalia,
Qui regna dat caelestia.
2. Ibant magi, quam viderant,
Stellam sequentes praeviam:
Lumen requirunt lumine,
Deum fatentur munere.
3. Lavacra puri gurgitis
Caelestis Agnus attigit;
Peccata, quae non detulit,
Nos abluendo sustulit.
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About Crudelis Herodes
This setting of the Latin text Crudelis Herodes presents a moving reflection on the nature of Christ's kingship and his divine power. The text contrasts Herod's fear of losing his earthly kingdom with Christ's gift of heavenly realms. It continues by describing the Magi following the star to find Christ, and then recounts Christ's baptism and his miracle at Cana, where water was turned into wine. The hymn concludes with praise to Christ who has appeared to all nations, reinforcing his divine nature. Composed for SATB choir, this sacred piece offers a profound theological meditation.
