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Gloria, laus, et honor
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SSSSATB · Drew Sellis
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Gloria, laus, et honor by Sixt Dietrich — Lyrics
1. Gloria, laus et honor
tibi sit, Rex Christe Redemptor.
Cui puerile decus
prompsit hosanna pium.
2. Israel es tu Rex,
Davidis inclyta proles:
Nomine in Domini,
Rex benedicte, venis.
3. Coetus in excélsis
te laudat caélitus omnis,
et mortális homo,
et cuncta creáta simul.
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About Gloria, laus, et honor
This motet captures the fervent adoration of Christ as King, drawn from the Palm Sunday liturgy. The Latin text vividly portrays the crowds with palms and praises, echoing the welcome given to Jesus in Jerusalem. The composer contrasts the biblical scene with the present devotion of the choir, singing praises to the reigning Christ. The SSSSATB voicing allows for rich, complex textures, providing a powerful vehicle for this expression of sacred praise. It is a profound work for a choir seeking to convey deep reverence and exultation through intricate polyphony.
