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Jesu Dulcis Memoria
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets, Hymns
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3 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Jesu Dulcis Memoria by Cornelius Schmuck — 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
This SATB motet, Jesu Dulcis Memoria, is a devotional setting of a well-known Latin text. The words express profound joy and longing for Jesus, praising his sweetness and the unparalleled bliss found in his presence. The text moves from the sweet remembrance of Jesus to the ultimate reward of being with him eternally, asking what finding him will truly entail. The composer captures the tender and ecstatic nature of the lyrics, offering a rich musical experience for the choir. This piece would be particularly fitting for services during the liturgical year focused on the name of Jesus, or for general occasions when a heartfelt expression of faith is desired.
