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Jesu, thou joy of loving hearts
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Jesu, thou joy of loving hearts by George Cooper I — 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, thou joy of loving hearts
George Cooper I sets the familiar hymn text Jesu, thou joy of loving hearts, translating a Latin hymn of the 12th century. The music begins with a gentle, flowing melody in the sopranos, soon taken up by other voices in warm, homophonic texture. The SATB setting offers moments of contrapuntal interest, particularly in the later sections, as the choir reflects on the sweetness and joy found in Jesus. The text explores the inexpressible delight of faith, moving from the remembrance of Christ to the ultimate reward of heaven. This sacred anthem is suited for SATB choir, offering a reflective and devotional musical experience.
