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Festum nunc celebre I
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Festum nunc celebre I by Anonymous — Lyrics
Festum nunc celebre magnaque gaudia
compellunt animos carmina promere
cum Christus solium scandit ad arduum
cælorum pius arbiter.
Conscendit jubilans lætus ad æthera
Sanctorum populus prædicat inclitum
Concinit pariter Angelicus chorus
Victoris boni gloriam.
Qui scandens superos, vincula vinxerat,
Donans terrigenis munera plurima
Districtus rediet arbiter omnium,
Qui mitis modo transiit.
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About Festum nunc celebre I
This jubilant Latin hymn celebrates Christ’s Ascension into heaven, a joyous occasion that calls for song and praise. The text describes the triumphant ascent, with saints and angels joining in a chorus to proclaim the glory of the victorious Christ. It then looks forward to his return as judge, praying that evil may be overcome and that the faithful will receive their just reward. Written for an ATB voicing, this piece offers a powerful devotional experience, bringing to life the solemnity and exultation of this significant feast day.
