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Funde preces pro nobis
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Funde preces pro nobis by Maistre Jhan — Lyrics
Funde preces pro nobis
Maria stella maris,
remove peccata unde vota
sint grata omnium quae prolata,
Maria stella maris,
ab angelo iam dicta,
in caelis proscripta
Maria janua caelorum,
decus angelorum,
preces peccatorum
audi stella maris.
Tota es formosa,
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About Funde preces pro nobis
This sacred motet for ATTB voices, Funde preces pro nobis, sets a Latin text that is a heartfelt plea to the Virgin Mary, invoked here as Stella Maris (Star of the Sea). The text entreats her to pray for us, to forgive our sins, and to protect us from illness and evil. It also celebrates her divine beauty and her role as a gateway to heaven and an advocate for sinners. Maistre Jhan crafts the devotional text with rich imagery, seeking solace and intercession from Mary. The intimate four-part texture is well-suited for a contemplative setting, allowing the rich harmonies to support the earnest supplications within the Latin liturgy.
