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Jesu Rex admirabilis
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Jesu Rex admirabilis by Samuel Friedrich Capricornus — Lyrics
Jesu, Rex admirabilis
Et triumphator nobilis
Dulcedo ineffabilis
Totus desiderabilis.
Mane nobiscum Domine
Et nos illustra lumine
Pulsa mentis caligine
Mundum reple dulcedine.
Te saeculorum Principem,
Te, Christe, regem gentium,
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About Jesu Rex admirabilis
The sacred text of Jesu Rex admirabilis praises Christ as a wonderful King, a noble victor, and an ineffable sweetness. The composer Samuel Friedrich Capricornus sets this devotional Latin text for SSATB voices. The motet explores the deep longing for Jesus, his presence bringing light and sweetness to the world, and his role as ruler of all hearts. The music likely reflects the profound emotional and spiritual yearning expressed in the lyrics, offering a rich and complex setting suitable for services or devotional concerts.
