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Eia mea anima
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Eia mea anima by Henricus Beginiker — Lyrics
1. Eia, mea anima,
Bethlehem eamus
Virtute magnanima
Puerum quaeramus.
Verbum ineffabile,
Angelis mirabile,
Cubans sine patris
Obiectum amabile,
Semper contemplabile
Datum fide matris.
2. O coeli, attendite
Infantis amorem,
Angeli, rependite
Laudem et honorem,
Verbum en dulcissimum
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About Eia mea anima
Henricus Beginiker's Eia mea anima is a sacred motet for SATB choir. The music opens with a sense of reverence and wonder, gradually building in intensity as the text unfolds. The Latin lyrics invite the soul to journey to Bethlehem, seeking the ineffable Word made flesh. The composer crafts rich harmonies and contrapuntal lines to express the profound mystery of the Incarnation. The second section calls upon the heavens and angels to witness and honor the divine infant, emphasizing his humility and condescension. The final section is a jubilant outpouring of praise, with repeated exclamations of adoration for God, celebrating his glorious might and the testimonies given by celestial singers.
