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The [[Vespers|Vesper]] {{CiteCat|Office hymns|Hymn}} '''''Quicumque Christum quaeritis''''' is the twelfth and last poem in the ''Cathemerino'' of [[Prudentius]], originally written in honour of the {{CiteCat|Epiphany}}. It is sung at both Matins and Second Vespers on the Feast of the {{CiteCat|Transfiguration}} (August 6, observed by modern Lutherans on the last Sunday before {{CiteCat|Lent}}). | The [[Vespers|Vesper]] {{CiteCat|Office hymns|Hymn}} '''''Quicumque Christum quaeritis''''' is the twelfth and last poem in the ''Cathemerino'' of [[Prudentius]], originally written in honour of the {{CiteCat|Epiphany}}. It is sung at both Matins and Second Vespers on the Feast of the {{CiteCat|Transfiguration}} (August 6, observed by modern Lutherans on the last Sunday before {{CiteCat|Lent}}). The same gospel is read on {{CiteCat|Lent II}}. | ||
The Liber Usualis uses verses 1,10,11 and 22 of the original 52-verse poem. The last two lines of verse 22 are altered from the original, and a doxology is added. Numerous English versions include that of R. Martin Pope (1905), "Lift up your eyes, who e'er ye be". | The Liber Usualis uses verses 1,10,11 and 22 of the original 52-verse poem. The last two lines of verse 22 are altered from the original, and a doxology is added. Numerous English versions include that of R. Martin Pope (1905), "Lift up your eyes, who e'er ye be". |
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The Vesper Hymn Quicumque Christum quaeritis is the twelfth and last poem in the Cathemerino of Prudentius, originally written in honour of the Epiphany. It is sung at both Matins and Second Vespers on the Feast of the Transfiguration (August 6, observed by modern Lutherans on the last Sunday before Lent). The same gospel is read on Lent II.
The Liber Usualis uses verses 1,10,11 and 22 of the original 52-verse poem. The last two lines of verse 22 are altered from the original, and a doxology is added. Numerous English versions include that of R. Martin Pope (1905), "Lift up your eyes, who e'er ye be".
Settings
- Orlando di Lasso SATB (Alternatim, even verses)
- Josef Ohnewald SATB (IXa - vv. 1-3,5)
- Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina a 4 odd verses
- Tomás Luis de Victoria a 4, even
Other settings possibly not included in the manual list above
- Hernando Franco — Quicumque Christum quaeritis
Text and translations
Latin text As given in Liber usualis |
German translation
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English translation
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