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Ibant magi quam viderant
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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3 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Ibant magi quam viderant by Sixt Dietrich — Lyrics
1. Hostis Herodes impie,
Christum venire quid times?
Non eripit mortalia,
Qui regna dat caelestia.
2. Ibant magi, quam viderant,
Stellam sequentes praeviam:
Lumen requirunt lumine,
Deum fatentur munere.
3. Lavacra puri gurgitis
Caelestis Agnus attigit;
Peccata, quae non detulit,
Nos abluendo sustulit.
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About Ibant magi quam viderant
This Sacred motet for SATB voices sets a Latin text that begins with the Magi following the star they had seen, seeking light with light and confessing God by His gift. The music reflects the narrative of their journey and their reverence. The text also incorporates reflections on the birth of Christ, the baptism of Jesus, and a miracle at Cana where water turned to wine. The final stanza offers praise to God for His manifestation to all peoples, with alternative wording dedicated to Jesus. Sixt Dietrich’s composition offers a rich setting for this theological and narrative text, suitable for a discerning choir looking for substantial sacred repertoire.
