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Edition by Renato Calcaterra
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Added Jul 29, 2026
Composer: Anonymous
Format: Staff
Language: Latin
Pages: 7 pages
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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.