This edition was prepared by Mick Swithinbank — free to download, print, rehearse and perform.
Caecilia
Staff Notation • Sacred, Sacred songs
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Caecilia by Anonymous — Lyrics
Caecilia wie lieblich klingt
dein edler Nam' in aller Welt,
der Engelschar, die Gott lobsingt,
bist du o Jungfrau zugesellt.
Die Rose glüht, die Lilie glänzt
im Lichte, das dein Haupt umkränzt.
Dein Leben war ein Lobgesang,
dein Herz ein goldnes Saitenspiel,
das Gott zu ehren lieblich klang
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About Caecilia
The German text celebrates Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of music. It paints a picture of her as a heavenly queen of harmonies, comparing her life to a song of praise and her heart to a golden instrument played to God's glory. The words express a longing to join Cecilia and the angelic choir in singing eternal hymns. This sacred setting for SATBB choir reflects the text's devotional nature. The composer remains anonymous, but the music faithfully conveys the text's imagery of celestial choirs and heartfelt devotion. The setting emphasizes the text's plea for guidance towards eternal harmony.
