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Jesu, dulcis memoria
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · Andris Solims
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Jesu, dulcis memoria by Carlo Rossini — 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 sacred motet for SATB voices sets a Latin text that meditates on the sweetness of Jesus. The words express profound joy and longing for Christ's presence, describing it as surpassing all earthly pleasures. The composer explores the ineffable nature of divine love, suggesting that only direct experience can truly convey the depth of devotion to Jesus, the Son of God. The music aims to capture the devotional intensity of the text, reflecting themes of hope for penitents and glory for believers. This setting provides a rich opportunity for expressive choral performance, highlighting the spiritual comfort and ultimate reward found in faith.
