In odorem unguentorum (Jan Tollius)

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  • (Posted 2014-05-12)  CPDL #31981:        (Finale 2004)
Editor: Willem Verkaik (submitted 2014-05-12).   Score information: A4, 5 pages, 96 kB   Copyright: CPDL
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General Information

Title: In odorem unguentorum
Composer: Jan Tollius
Source of text: The first line is from Song of Solomon 1:3a (altered)

Number of voices: 5vv   Voicing: SSATT
Genre: SacredMotet

Language: Latin
Instruments: A cappella

First published: 1591 in Motectorum quinque vocum, Liber primus
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Original text and translations

Latin.png Latin text

In odorem unguentorum tuorum currimus ad te,
Dominum nostrum Iesum Christum, quem amamus,
quem toto corde optamus, et cupimus faciem tuam videre.
Ne confundas nos, sed fac nobiscum secundum misericordiam tuam.

English.png English translation

We run to you for your sweet fragrance.
Our Lord Jesus Christ, whom we love,
whom we desire with all our heart, and desire to see your face:
Put us not to confusion, but deal with us according to thy mercy.