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Jesu dulcis memoria
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Jesu dulcis memoria by Stanislav Surin — Lyrics
Jesu dulcis memoria
Dans vera cordis gaudia:
Sed super mel et omnia
Ejus dulcis præsentia.
Nil canitur suavius,
Nil auditur jucundius
Nil cogitatur dulcius
Quam Jesus Dei filius.
Jesu spes pænitentibus,
Quam pius es petentibus!
Quam bonus te quærentibus!
Sed quid invenientibus?
Nec lingua valet dicere,
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About Jesu dulcis memoria
The text, Jesu dulcis memoria, expresses the profound sweetness and joy found in remembering Jesus. It speaks of His presence being more delightful than honey, and that no song, sound, or thought can compare to the contemplation of Jesus, the Son of God. The composer Stanislav Surin sets this devotional Latin text for unison voices. The music aims to capture the heartfelt longing for Jesus, who is described as the hope of penitents and the greatest reward for those who seek Him. It is a sacred hymn, originally intended to be sung, reflecting a deep and personal faith that finds its ultimate expression in love for the divine.
