Puer natus in Bethlehem (David Drexler)
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- (Posted 2005-12-12) CPDL #10416:
- Editor: David Drexler (submitted 2005-12-12). Score information: Letter, 8 pages, 387 kB Copyright: Personal
- Edition notes: Free for religious uses.
General Information
Title: Puer Natus in Bethlehem
Composer: David Drexler
Number of voices: 3vv Voicing: SAB
Genre: Sacred, Carol
Language: Latin
Instruments: organ and handbells
First published: 2002
Description: A simple setting of the Christmas text meant to evoke a mood of calm and mystery. The melody used is the 14th century German Benedictine processional, not the better-known descant from the Piae Cantiones. Verses of traditional are swapped around in this edition.
External websites:
- Composer's website:
- http://www.drexlermusic.com/music/puernatus.php
Original text and translations
Latin text
1.
Puer natus in Bethlehem, alleluja,
unde gaudet Jerusalem, alleluja, alleluja.
In cordis jubilo Christum natum adoremus cum novo cantico.
2.
Hic jacet in praesepio, alleluia.
Qui regnat sine termino, alleluia, alleluia!
In cordis jubilo Christum natum adoremus cum novo cantico
3.
Reges de Saba veniunt, alleluia.
Aurum, thus, myrrham offerunt, alleluia, alleluia!
In cordis jubilo Christum natum adoremus cum novo cantico.
4.
In hoc natali gaudio, alleluia.
Benedicamus Domino, allelia, alleluia!
In cordis jubilo Christum natum adoremus cum novo cantico.
5.
Laudetur sancta Trinitas, alleluia.
Deo dicamus gratias, alleluia, alleluia!
In cordis jubilo Christum natum adoremus cum novo cantico.
Original text and translations may be found at Puer natus in Bethlehem.