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Domus pudici pectoris
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Domus pudici pectoris by Jacob Handl — Lyrics
A solis ortus cardine
Ad usque terrae limitem
Christum canamus Principem,
Natum Maria Virgine.
Beatus auctor saeculi
Servile corpus induit,
Ut carne carnem liberans
Non perderet quod condidit.
Clausae1 parentis viscera
Caelestis intrat gratia;
Venter puellae baiulat
Secreta quae non noverat.
Domus pudici pectoris
Templum repente fit Dei;
Intacta nesciens virum
Verbo concepit Filium.2
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About Domus pudici pectoris
This sacred motet for SATB voices is set to a Latin text that celebrates the Nativity of Christ. The lyrics describe the humble circumstances of Jesus' birth, from his conception by the Virgin Mary through his lying in a manger, emphasizing his divine nature even in infancy. The text portrays the joy of the heavenly host and angels announcing the birth to the shepherds. The music is well-suited to the devotional nature of the text, offering a rich harmonic language for a choir looking for a festive yet profound Christmas motet.
