Dum pater familias (Anonymous)

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• (Posted 2024-08-09)  CPDL #81543:         

Editor: Alan Aversa (submitted 2024-08-09).   Score information: A5, 2 pages, 78 kB   Copyright: CC BY

Edition notes: PDF score source

General Information

Title: Dum Pater Familias
Composer: Anonymous
Lyricist: Anonymous
Number of voices: 1v   Voicings: solo voice or unison
Genre: Sacred, Hymn

Language: Latin
Instruments: A cappella

First published: Codex Calixtinus, 12^th century
Description: Oldest pilgrim's hymn (hymnus peregrinorum), to St. James (Santiago) of Compostela, from the Codex Calixtinus

External websites:

• Bards in Exile MuseScore score
• Bards in Exile PDF score
• Daniel F. Savarese © score (PDF)
• Tradition in Action © score (PDF)
• Ensemble Organum performance (with octavism)

Original text and translations

Latin text 1. Dum pater familias, Rex universorum, Donaret provincias Ius apostolorum, Iacobus Yspanias Lux illustrat morum. (Ref. 1) Primus ex apostolis Martir Ierosolimis, Iacobus egregio Sacer est martirio. 2. Iacobe Gallecia Opem rogat piam, Glebae cuius gloria Dat insignem viam, Ut precum frequentia Cantet melodiam. (Ref. 2) Herru Santiagu, Got Santiagu, E ultreia Esus eia Deus aia nos (/ adjuva nos). 3. Iacobo dat parium Omnis mundus gratis, Ob cuius remedium Miles pietatis Cunctorum presidium Est ad vota satis. (Ref. 1) // (Ref. 2) 4. Iacobum miraculis Que fiunt per illum. Arctis in periculis Acclamet ad illum, Quisquis solvi vinculis Sperat propter illum. (Ref. 1) // (Ref. 2) 5. O beate Iacobe, Virtus nostra vere, Nobis hostes remove Tuos ac tuere Ac devotos adhibe Nos tibi placere. (Ref. 1) // (Ref. 2) 6. Iacobo propicio Veniam speremus Et, quas ex obsequio Merito debemus Patri tam eximio Dignas laudes demus. Amen. // (Ref. 1) // (Ref. 2) Latin transcription from Bards in Exile

Spanish translation 1. Cuando Dios Padre, Rey del Universo, Distribuyó los territorios Entre sus apóstoles Escogió a Santiago Para ilustrar España. (Ref. 1) Primero entre los apóstoles Martirizado en Jerusalén El insigne Santiago Fue santificado en su martirio. 2. La Galicia de Santiago Ruega piadoso tributo Al pueblo para cuya gloria Da insigne camino Que con abundancia de preces Se cante la Melodía: (Ref. 2) «¡Oh Señor Santiago, Oh Gran Santiago, Adelante y arriba Y que Dios nos proteja!”. 3. A Santiago rinde culto Gente del mundo entero A través del auxilio Del piadoso Caballero Hay protección y ayuda Abundante para todos. (Ref. 1) // (Ref. 2) 4. Que los milagros de Santiago Se revelen a todos Los que a él acuden Cuando están en peligro. Todo el que confía en él Será liberado de las cadenas. (Ref. 1) // (Ref. 2) 5. Oh!, bendito Santiago Nuestra verdadera fortaleza Aleja de nosotros los enemigos Cuida de aquellos Que confían en ti Que te seamos gratos. (Ref. 1) // (Ref. 2) 6. Esperemos que Santiago Nos otorgue su perdón, Y siempre obsequiosos Al mérito que le debemos. A Padre tan excelso Dignas alabanzas demos Amen. // (Ref. 1) // (Ref. 2) Spanish translation by Alberto Solana de Quesada

English translation 1. When [God] the Father, King of the universe. Distributed the provinces Justly to the Apostles He chose James To bring the light to Spain. (Ref. 1) First of the Apostles Martyred in Jerusalem James is sanctified By his holy martyrdom. 2. Galicia requested The pious action of James His glory is a beacon For the crowds of people So that often They pray while singing. (Ref. 2) Great Saint James Patron of Santiago Let us go further and higher May God help us. 3. The whole world Gives thanks to James, Knight of piety. He helps everyone and he answers Our prayers. (Ref. 1) // (Ref. 2) 4. By his miracles James reveals himself To those who implore him In the midst of danger. The one who hopes in him Will be released from his chains. (Ref. 1) // (Ref. 2) 5. O Saint James, Our true strength, Keep enemies away from us Protect thine own Please, help us, Who trust in you. (Ref. 1) // (Ref. 2) 6. With Jacques Come with hope, And for what we owe To his meritorious intercession Let us give worthy praise To the Almighty Father. Amen. // (Ref. 1) // (Ref. 2) English translation by Tradition in Action