In coelestibus regnis a 6 (Jacob Handl)
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- (Posted 2015-09-23) CPDL #36903:
- Editor: Lewis Jones (submitted 2015-09-23). Score information: A4, 6 pages, 65 kB Copyright: Personal
- Edition notes: Edited from facsimile of original print.
General Information
Title: In coelestibus regnis a 6
Composer: Jacob Handl
Lyricist:
Number of voices: 6vv Voicing: ATTBarBB
Genre: Sacred, Motet
Language: Latin
Instruments: A cappella
Published: 1590
Description: A brief two-part motet suitable for the feast day of a Saint and Martyr, or for All Saints.
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Original text and translations
Latin text
In coelestibus regnis sanctorum habitatio est, et in aeterno requies eorum.
Exultabunt sancti in gloria laetabuntur in cubilibus suis.
English translation
In the heavenly realm is the dwelling place of the saints, and their eternal rest.
The saints will rejoice in glory, [and] shall be joyful in their beds.