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Jesu dulcis memoria
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Jesu dulcis memoria by Wilfrid Jones — 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
This setting of the well-known Latin hymn Jesu dulcis memoria, attributed to the medieval theologian Bernard of Clairvaux, offers a heartfelt meditation on the sweetness of Jesus in the heart. The text expresses how His presence surpasses all earthly joys, with nothing so sweet to sing, hear, or think about as Jesus, the Son of God. The composer Wilfrid Jones sets this devotional text for SSATB choir. The music aims to capture the profound spiritual experience of love for Christ, a love that transcends language and is best understood through personal encounter. The verses explore Jesus as the hope of penitents, the reward for seekers, and the ultimate glory for those who find Him, concluding with a prayer for His presence to be the choir's joy and eternal praise.
