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In dulci jubilo
Staff Notation • Sacred, Sacred songs
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In dulci jubilo by Johann Walter — Lyrics
1.
In dulci jubilo,
Nun singet und seid froh!
Unsers Herzens Wonne liegt
in praesepio,
Und leuchtet als die Sonne
Matris in gremio,
Alpha es et O!
2.
O Jesu parvule
Nach dir ist mir so weh!
Tröst' mir mein Gemüte
O puer optime
Durch alle deine Güte
O princeps gloriae.
Trahe me post te!
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About In dulci jubilo
Johann Walter's setting of the popular medieval carol In dulci jubilo offers a vibrant four-part (SATB) arrangement of this treasured Christmas text. The carol itself is a joyous meditation on the Nativity, blending Latin and German phrases to express the profound wonder of Christ's birth. It speaks of the infant Jesus as the heart's delight, shining like the sun, and later invokes him as the 'puer optime' and 'princeps gloriae'. The text reflects on humanity's salvation through his birth, contrasting our sins with the heavenly joys he has secured. This sacred song captures the exuberance of angels singing 'nova cantica' in the heavenly court, urging us to join in the sweet rejoicing.
