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Felix per omnes
Staff Notation • Sacred
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Felix per omnes by Anonymous — Lyrics
Felix per omnes Dei plebs ecclesias,
Devote laudis Christo reddat hóstias.
Qui confutávit daemónis versutias,
Et reparávit nobis amicitias.
Que nos condúcant ad celéstes grátias.
Cujus ascénsus amóris fragrántia,
Jacóbus justa ta galilaeae Maria,
Pro ipso sprevit, Patrem ratem recia.
Majus secutus dereliquit ómnia,
Spárgens ubique vitae seminária.
Cui nomen Christus Boanérges prébuit,
in majestáte Jesum qua resplénduit.
Transfigurátum videre promeruit,
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About Felix per omnes
This setting of a Latin text celebrates Saint James the Greater, one of the apostles. The lyrics praise him as a servant of God, one who confuted the devil's wiles and restored friendship between humanity and God. The text further describes his ascent, his abandonment of earthly things, and his spreading of life's seeds. It recounts how Christ gave him the name Boanerges, meaning 'sons of thunder', and how he witnessed Jesus' transfiguration and gained favour to sit at his right hand. He taught Jews and Gentiles, shattered the obstacles of idols, and confirmed people in the rule of faith. This is a jubilant piece suitable for occasions honouring a saint, such as a feast day in the church's calendar. It is written for two equal voices, making it accessible to a range of choirs.
