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Dum complerentur
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Dum complerentur by Francisco Guerrero — Lyrics
Dum complerentur dies Pentecostes,
erant omnes in eodem loco,
et factus est repente de caelo sonus
tanquam spiritus vehementis,
et replevit totam domum,
ubi erant sedentes et apparuerunt illis
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About Dum complerentur
Francisco Guerrero's Dum complerentur is a powerful sacred motet for a large choir of six voices (ATTBB|ATTBarB). The text, drawn from the Acts of the Apostles, vividly recounts the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples at Pentecost. It describes the sudden sound from heaven, the appearance of tongues of fire, and the disciples' miraculous ability to speak in new tongues, proclaiming the mighty works of God. Guerrero's setting captures the awe and divine power of this foundational event in Christian history, making it a stirring choice for liturgical occasions or concert programming. The Latin text, rich with biblical imagery, is sung with fervent energy, leading to a jubilant Alleluia.
