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Gressum cepit cum concepit Maria
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Gressum cepit cum concepit Maria by Ludwig Senfl — Lyrics
In Mariam vitæ viam
Matrem vere viventium
Pie venit Qui redemit
Peccata delinquentium;
Gressum cepit, cum concepit,
Maria multum properans,
Visitavit, confortavit
Elizabeth compatiens;
Salutatur inflammatur
Elizabeth et Filius,
Inaudita fiunt ita
De dono Sancti Spiritus;
Impregnata, gravidata,
Mater olim sterilis,
Infans datus nondum natus
Exultat Christo iubilis.
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About Gressum cepit cum concepit Maria
This setting of a Latin text, Gressum cepit cum concepit Maria, is for SSATB choir. The text describes the Annunciation and the Visitation, telling how Mary hastened to Elizabeth after conceiving Christ. It speaks of Elizabeth's joyful recognition of both Mary and the unborn Christ, and of John the Baptist's exultation in the womb. The hymn celebrates Mary as a mother and mediatrix, guiding believers towards Christ. Ludwig Senfl's sacred composition likely suits occasions during Advent and Christmas, drawing on Marian devotion and the early events of Christ's life.
