Dormi, Jesu

This sacred Christmas carol paints a tender scene of a mother watching her child sleep. The gentle Latin text speaks of the mother's joy as she beholds her sweet son resting. Should he not sleep, she weeps, and sings her prayers between her tasks. The composer Luc Jakobs sets this intimate text for SATB choir, creating a peaceful and devotional atmosphere. The music reflects the lullaby-like quality of the words, inviting reflection on the Nativity.