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Cum vox sanguinis
Staff Notation • Sacred, Chants
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Cum vox sanguinis by Hildegard von Bingen — Lyrics
1. Cum vox sanguinis
Ursule et innocentis turbe eius
ante thronum Dei sonuit,
antiqua prophetia venit
per radicem Mambre
in vera ostensione Trinitatis
et dixit:
2. Iste sanguis nos tangit,
nunc omnes gaudeamus.
3. Et postea venit congregatio Agni,
per arietem in spinis pendentem,
et dixit:
4. Laus sit in Ierusalem
per ruborem huius sanguinis.
5. Deinde venit sacrificium vituli
quod vetus lex ostendebat,
sacrificium laudis
circumamicta varietate,
et que faciem Dei Moysi obnubilabat,
dorsum illi ostendens.
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About Cum vox sanguinis
Hildegard von Bingen's Cum vox sanguinis is a potent and evocative piece from the medieval tradition. Sung in Latin, this sacred chant is a profound meditation on blood, sacrifice, and divine revelation. The text draws parallels between the blood of martyrs, the sacrifice of the Lamb, and the Old Law, ultimately pointing towards the Trinity and the ultimate beatific vision. It speaks of prophets and priests, and the struggle to perceive the divine fully, even as they reveal God through their words. The music reflects the dramatic and mystical nature of the text, offering a powerful spiritual experience for both performers and listeners.
