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Gaude virgo salutata
Staff Notation • Sacred, Antiphons
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Gaude virgo salutata by Fawkyner — Lyrics
Gaude virgo salutata
cui soli intimata
dei est sententia.
Salutat primum angelus.
Quid ait tum archangelus?
‘Ave plena gratia.’
Gaude quia tu Maria
concepisti virgo pia
sine viri semine
Jesum Christum novo more
absque pena vel labore
obumbrante flamine.
Gaude quem et salutavit
Elizabeth que portavit
precursorem filii;
illa statim prophetavit
proles ventre que saltavit
vir magni consilii.
Gaude cum post nati partum
reges magni est compertum
inspirato veniunt;
natum tuum honorarunt
tria magna que portarunt
ac Herodem fugiunt.
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About Gaude virgo salutata
This devotional setting of a Marian antiphon opens by celebrating the Virgin Mary’s unique grace and the angelic greeting she received. The SATTB voicing by Fawkyner offers rich harmonic possibilities as the text unfolds, moving from the Annunciation to the conception of Christ. It continues through Elizabeth’s prophecy and the visit of the Magi, before concluding with the flight into Egypt. The flowing Latin text praises Mary’s serene journey through these pivotal moments, all conveyed with a spirit of wonder and reverence.
