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Ascendente Iesu
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.
SSATTB · Gerhard Weydt
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Ascendente Iesu by Melchior Vulpius — Lyrics
Version A
Ascendente Iesu in naviculam,
secuti sunt eum discipuli eius
et ecce motus magnus factus est in mari
ita ut navicula operiretur fluctibus
ipse vero dormiebat
et accesserunt ad eum discipuli eius
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About Ascendente Iesu
Melchior Vulpius depicts the Gospel account of Jesus calming the storm on the Sea of Galilee in this SSATTB motet. The Latin text describes the disciples' fear as the boat is overwhelmed by waves, their urgent plea to the sleeping Jesus, and his immediate command that brings about great tranquility. Vulpius’s setting, for double choir, vividly captures the drama of the event, from the rising panic to the miraculous peace. This sacred motet is a powerful exploration of faith and divine power, expertly crafted for a large choral ensemble.
