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Iesus dulcedo
Staff Notation • Sacred, Sacred songs, Laude
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Iesus dulcedo by Anonymous — Lyrics
Iesus dulcedo cordium,
fons veri lumen mentium,
excedens omne gaudium
et omne desiderium.
Iesus sole lucidor,
et balsamo suavior,
omni dulcore dulcior,
et cunctis amabilior.
Iesus decus Angelicum,
in aure dulce canticum,
in ore mel mersicum,
in corde nectar celicum.
Bonum mihi digere,
Iesum vitra non querere,
mihi prorsus deficere,
ut illi queam vivere.
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About Iesus dulcedo
This sacred song from the medieval period is set in Latin for an SAT choir. The anonymous composer creates a devotional text that extols the virtues of Jesus, calling him the sweetness of hearts, the source of truth, and the light of minds. The lyrics explore the profound joy and desire that Jesus inspires, describing him as brighter than the sun and sweeter than any earthly delight. The music likely reflects the text's fervent adoration, with the polyphony of three voices enhancing the lyrical expressions of love and longing for the divine. It is a moving example of sacred music from this era, focusing on the spiritual and emotional connection between the believer and Christ.
