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Christus natus est
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Christus natus est by Henri Du Mont — Lyrics
Christus natus est nobis: Venite adoremus, venite adoremus.
Venite, venite exultemus Domino,
Jubilemus Deo,
salutari nostro,
præoccupemus faciem ejus in confessione,
et in psalmis jubilemus ei.
Christus natus est nobis: Venite adoremus, venite adoremus.
Quoniam Deus magnus Dominus,
Et Rex magnus super omnes Deos,
Quoniam non repellet Dominus plebem suam,
quia in manu ejus sunt omnes fines terrae,
et altitudines montium ipse conspicit.
Venite adoremus, venite adoremus.
Quoniam ipsius est mare,
et ipse fecit illud,
et aridam fundaverunt manus ejus.
Venite adoremus, et procidamus ante Deum,
Ploremus coram Domino, qui fecit nos,
quia ipse est Dominus Deus noster,
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About Christus natus est
Henri Du Mont was a celebrated composer of sacred music in 17th-century France. This motet, Christus natus est, is a vibrant setting of a Latin text celebrating the birth of Christ. The choir is SATB, and the music effectively conveys the joy and devotion of the text. The opening lines, "Christus natus est nobis" (Christ is born for us), immediately set a tone of praise, which is further developed by the subsequent invitations to adore and rejoice. The text reminds listeners of God's greatness and power, urging them to approach Him with confession and psalms. It concludes with a powerful call to worship the Creator, acknowledging humanity's place as His people.
