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Jesu dulcis memoria
Staff Notation • Sacred, Office hymns
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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.
SSA,ATB · Oliver Hayes
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Jesu dulcis memoria by Oliver Hayes — 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 setting of the popular medieval Latin text Jesu dulcis memoria, a hymn to the sweetness of Jesus, is for a mixed choir of SSA and ATB voices. The text expresses profound devotion, comparing Christ’s presence to honey and all earthly pleasures, and celebrating the joy of seeking and finding Him. It speaks of the inexpressible love of Jesus, known best through direct experience. The composer Oliver Hayes crafts a devotional setting, likely suitable for services throughout the liturgical year, especially during periods of reflection and contemplation such as Lent or Advent, or as a motet for feasts of Christ. The rich, divided voicing offers opportunities for interesting textural contrast and harmonic colour.
