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In honore summae matris
Staff Notation • Sacred, Votive antiphons
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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In honore summae matris by Richard Davy — Lyrics
In honóre súmmae mátris
Pariéntis vérbum pátris
Jubilémus Dómino,
Qui omísso cárnis júre
Ex véntre vírginis púrae
Ut spónsus e thálamo
Pocéssit, sémper serváta,
Immo mágis ampliáta,
Mátris integritáte.
Rúbus árdens non úritur,
Véllus róre perfúnditur
Caelésti pietáte;
Et quae vírum non pátitur
Máter Déi effícitur
Non laésa castitáte.
Vítrum sóle fit inlaésum,
Vírgo párit Chrístum Jésum
Caelésti pietáte.
In hoc pártu non turbétur
Mens humána sed laetétur
Vírginem concípere
Et si cóntra cárnis júra
Vírginis est genitúra,
Id támen perfícere
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About In honore summae matris
Richard Davy's In honore summae matris is a votive antiphon, suitable for Marian services or occasions celebrating the Virgin Mary. This setting for SATTB voices is in Latin, a common liturgical language for sacred music. The text is a beautiful exploration of Mary's unique role as the mother of God, emphasizing her perpetual virginity. It uses imagery from the Old Testament, such as the burning bush and the dew-covered fleece, to symbolise the miraculous conception and birth of Christ. The composer's skillful arrangement enhances the theological and devotional message, making it a powerful piece for a choir seeking to express profound Marian devotion.
