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de Sancta Barbara - Sequentia
Staff Notation • Sacred, Sequence hymns
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de Sancta Barbara - Sequentia by Anonymous — Lyrics
(Læto corde resonemus)
Ex qua manant arguendi
modi recte et vivendi
in figuris cœlicis
In qua nulla reperitur
negativa sed nescitur
mentis carnis macula
Sic conclusit omne verum
dum ens primum claudit rerum
per illapsum cœlicum
Vertex eius crucis signo
dum munitur cum maligno
hoste trino dimicat.
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About de Sancta Barbara - Sequentia
This anonymous Latin sequence hymn for SATB voices is a Marian antiphon, likely sung during Lent. The music reflects the text's devotional nature, with the four voices weaving together to create a rich, sacred texture. The lyrics praise the Virgin Mary, drawing parallels between her purity and divine grace. They describe her as a 'bride of Christ' and a 'light', untainted by sin, who intercedes for humanity. The text moves from abstract theological concepts to a more personal plea for Mary's intercession and a request to be renewed by the sacrament of the Savior. The piece offers a contemplative musical setting for these profound theological ideas.
