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Jesu dulcis memoria
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATTBB,SAATBB · Joseph Nicolas
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Jesu dulcis memoria by Jacob Handl — Lyrics
Jesu dulcis memoria
Dans vera cordis gaudia:
Sed super mel et omnia
Ejus dulcis præsentia.
Nil canitur suavius,
Nil auditur jucundius
Nil cogitatur dulcius
Quam Jesus Dei filius.
Jesu spes pænitentibus,
Quam pius es petentibus!
Quam bonus te quærentibus!
Sed quid invenientibus?
Nec lingua valet dicere,
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About Jesu dulcis memoria
Jacob Handl's motet Jesu dulcis memoria sets a well-known Latin text that extols the sweetness of Jesus. The words describe how the memory of Jesus brings true joy, surpassing all earthly pleasures, and how his presence is sweeter than honey. The composer crafts rich textures for the eight-part choir (SATTBB, SAATBB), allowing the choir to explore the profound love and devotion expressed in the text. The motet moves from contemplation of Jesus's sweetness to the inexpressible joy of those who find him. This is a deeply devotional work, ideal for liturgical settings or moments of quiet reflection.
