Praeter rerum seriem (Sethus Calvisius)

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• (Posted 2021-08-13)  CPDL #65474:     

Editor: Simon Biazeck (submitted 2021-08-13).   Score information: A4, 14 pages, 196 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Transposed up a minor third for SAATBB.

• (Posted 2021-08-13)  CPDL #65472:     

Editor: Simon Biazeck (submitted 2021-08-13).   Score information: A4, 14 pages, 192 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Original pitch for ATTTBB.

• (Posted 2020-12-19)  CPDL #62039:         

Editor: Sabine Cassola (submitted 2020-12-19).   Score information: A4, 14 pages, 687 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Full score plus parts.

General Information

Title: Praeter rerum seriem
Composer: Sethus Calvisius
Lyricist:

Number of voices: 6vv   Voicing: SAATBB
Genre: Sacred, Motet

Language: Latin
Instruments: A cappella

First published: 1603 in Florilegium selectissimarum cantionum, no. 85
Description: Parodied from Josquin's setting. In line with Protestant Reformation teaching, the text of the final verse differs from Josquin's and takes the focus back to Jesus Christ, rather than Mary, the mother of God. (See correct translation below.)

Original text and translations

Original text and translations may be found at Praeter rerum seriem.

Latin text Praeter rerum seriem Parit Deum et hominem Virgo mater. Nec vir tangit virginem, Nec prolis originem Novit pater. Virtus sancti spiritus Opus illud caelitus Operatur. Initus et exitus Partus tui penitus Quis scrutatur? Dei providentia Haec disponit omnia Tam suave, Et pios caelestia Transfert in mysteria. Puer ave.

English translation Beyond the normal chain of events The Virgin Mother Gives birth to God and to a man. No man touches the Virgin Nor does the father know The origin of his offspring. The power of the Holy Spirit Achieves from Heaven This miracle. Who examines deeply The ins and outs Of your giving birth? It is the providence of God Which arranges all these things So delightfully, And transports the devout Into the palaces of heaven. Hail, Child!