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Jesu, Deus, amor meus
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Jesu, Deus, amor meus by Mamerts Celminskis — Lyrics
Jesu Deus, amor meus,
Cordis aestum imprime.
Urat ignis, urat amor,
Cordi flammam subjice,
Cordi flammam subjice.
Credo, Jesu,
quod revelas,
O aeterna veritas,
Juva mentem confitentem,
Tuta est, si adjuvas,
Tuta est, si adjuvas.
Spero, Jesu,
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About Jesu, Deus, amor meus
Mamerts Celminskis’ setting of Jesu, Deus, amor meus is a deeply expressive SATB motet. The Latin text is a fervent meditation on faith, hope, and love towards Jesus. It opens by imploring Jesus to imprint the heat of love upon the heart, igniting it with divine passion. The composer’s music mirrors this intensity, with interwoven vocal lines creating a rich harmonic texture that swells with devotional feeling. The text then moves to a steadfast affirmation of faith in Jesus as eternal truth, followed by hopeful trust in the forgiveness of sins and the promise of eternal glory. The final stanza is a passionate declaration of love for Jesus, renouncing all worldly vanities. Celminskis’ skillful composition guides the choir through these profound emotions, making it a compelling choice for sacred occasions.
