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In matutinis laudibus
Staff Notation • Sacred, Antiphons
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In matutinis laudibus by Hildegard von Bingen — Lyrics
I.
Studium divinitatis
in laudibus excelsis osculum pacis
Ursule virginis
cum turba sua
in omnibus populis dedit.
II.
Unde quocumque venientes
perrexerunt,
velut cum gaudio celestis paradisi
suscepte sunt,
quia in religione morum
honorifice apparuerunt.
III.
De patria etiam earum
et de aliis regionibus
viri religiosi
et sapientes
ipsis adiuncti sunt,
qui eas in virginea custodia servabant
et qui eis in omnibus ministrabant.
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About In matutinis laudibus
Hildegard von Bingen's In matutinis laudibus is a sacred antiphon in Latin, written for a female choir. The text explores themes of divine study and peace, drawing parallels between the celestial praise of virgins and the joy of paradise. It speaks of women being received honorably, appearing with reverence in their customs. The work also touches upon the union of religious men and wise individuals with these women, who were kept in virginity and served. Hildegard uses imagery of the air's flight and sustenance, comparing it to how these maidens were supported by the "highest man", suggesting a spiritual and communal dependence.
