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Discendi Santo Spirito
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Discendi Santo Spirito by Albert Schweitzer — Lyrics
Veni, Creator Spiritus,
mentes tuorum visita,
imple superna gratia,
quae tu creasti pectora.
Qui diceris Paraclitus,
donum Dei altissimi,
fons vivus, ignis, caritas,
et spiritalis unctio.
Tu septiformis munere,
dextrae Dei tu digitus,
tu rite promissum Patris,
sermone ditans guttura.
Accende lumen sensibus,
infunde amorem cordibus,
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About Discendi Santo Spirito
Composed by Albert Schweitzer, Discendi Santo Spirito is a sacred motet for SATB choir. The text, primarily in Latin with some Italian, is a powerful invocation of the Holy Spirit. It draws directly from the ancient Veni Creator Spiritus sequence, a prayer for divine inspiration, guidance, and the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit. The music would be fitting for Pentecost or any occasion seeking spiritual renewal and strength. The motet's structure allows for a rich exploration of the text's themes: the Holy Spirit as Comforter, the divine source of love and truth, and the powerful advocate against evil. Schweitzer's setting likely provides a profound musical expression for these timeless supplications, offering a moment of deep reflection and spiritual connection for both choir and congregation.
