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In illo tempore dixit Jesus
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets, Gospel motets
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In illo tempore dixit Jesus by Maistre Jhan — Lyrics
In illo tempore dixit Jesus ad quosdam qui in se confidebant
tanquam justi et aspernabantur caeteros parabolam istam.
Ascenderunt in templum ut orarent, unus Pharisaeus et alter publicanus.
Pharisaeus stans haec apud se orabat:
Deus tibi gratias ago quia non sum
sicut caeteri hominum, raptores,
injusti velut etiam hic publicanus.
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About In illo tempore dixit Jesus
In illo tempore dixit Jesus recounts the Gospel parable of the Pharisee and the Publican, a scene of prayer and self-reflection in the Temple. The text contrasts the Pharisee's proud self-justification with the Publican's humble admission of sin. The composer Maistre Jhan sets this vivid biblical narrative for SATB choir in a setting that would have been heard during sacred services. The music likely mirrors the dramatic contrast between the two figures, offering a profound reflection on humility and divine grace through the expressive power of a Renaissance motet.
