Virga Jesse floruit
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General Information
Traditional medieval text, based on Isaiah:11.
Musical settings at CPDL
- Johann Sebastian Bach (different text)
- Anton Bruckner
- William Byrd
Texts and translations
Latin text
Virga Jesse floruit:<br>
Virgo Deum et hominem genuit:<br>
pacem Deus reddidit,<br>
in se reconcilians ima summis.<br>
Alleluja. <br>
English translation
The rod of Jesse hath blossomed:<br>
a Virgin hath brought forth God and man:<br>
God hath restored peace,<br>
reconciling in Himself the lowest with the highest.<br>
Alleluia.