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Gaude flore virginali a 5
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Gaude flore virginali a 5 by Edmund Turges — Lyrics
Gáude flóre virgináli
Honoréque speciáli
Transcéndens splendíferum
Angelórum principátum
Et sanctórum decorátum
Dignitáte númerum.
Gáude spónsa cára Déi,
Nam ut clára lux diéi
Sólis dátur lúmine,
Sic tu fácis órbem vére
Túae pácis resplendére
Lúcis plenitúdine.
Gáude spléndens vas virtútum,
Cúius péndens est ad nútum
Tóta caéli cúria.
Te benígnam et felícem
Jésu dígnam genitrícem
Venerátur in glória.
Gáude néxu voluntátis
Et ampléxu caritátis
Júncta sic altíssimo,
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About Gaude flore virginali a 5
Edmund Turges's Gaude flore virginali is a sacred motet for five voices (SSATB). The Latin text is a Marian antiphon, addressing the Virgin Mary with exclamations of joy and praise. It celebrates her unique status, her role as the Bride of Christ, and her intercessory power. The composer describes her virtues and her closeness to God, highlighting her as a source of peace and light for the world. The text further honours her as the Mother of Mercy and the worthy Mother of Jesus, whose will is sought by the entire heavenly court. The motet unfolds a rich devotional message, contemplating Mary's blessedness and her ultimate reward in heavenly glory.
