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Gaude Mater Ecclesia
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Gaude Mater Ecclesia by Teofil Klonowski — Lyrics
1. Gaude Mater Ecclésia,
Laetam agens memóriam:
Quae novae prolis gáudia
Mittis a caeli cúriam.
2. Praedicatórum Ordinis
Dux et pater Domímicus
Mundi jam fulget términis,
Civis efféctus caélicus.
3. Carnis liber ergástulo,
Caeli portítur glória:
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About Gaude Mater Ecclesia
This setting of the Latin text Gaude Mater Ecclesia offers a jubilant celebration of Saint Dominic, founder of the Preachers' Order. The text paints a vivid scene, describing the joy of the Church receiving new spiritual offspring and the glory of Dominic, now a citizen of heaven, freed from earthly bonds and clothed in regal splendour. The fragrant scent from his tomb speaks of his virtues, proclaiming the magnificence of the highest King for his servant. The hymn culminates in praise to the Trinity, praying for guidance to heavenly joys through Dominic's intercession. Teofil Klonowski sets this devotional text for SATB choir, providing a suitably grand and reverent musical expression for this sacred hymn.
