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Jesu dulcis memoria (from Jesu rex)
Staff Notation • Sacred, Office hymns
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Jesu dulcis memoria (from Jesu rex) by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina — 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 (from Jesu rex)
Palestrina's setting of the Jesu dulcis memoria text is a devotional meditation on the sweetness of Jesus. The Latin lyrics explore the profound joy and solace found in His presence, surpassing all earthly pleasures. The composer captures the tender spirituality of the text, moving from reflections on the inexpressible love of Jesus to the ultimate reward of His divine embrace. This SAB arrangement allows for a rich, resonant sound, bringing out the devotional intensity of the original. The piece is suitable for services and concerts, offering a moment of profound contemplation on faith and divine love.
