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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 | 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}}. | ||
Numerous English versions include that of R. Martin Pope (1905), "Lift up your eyes, who e'er ye be". | 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.
Numerous English versions include that of R. Martin Pope (1905), "Lift up your eyes, who e'er ye be".
Settings
- Orlando di Lasso a 4, even verses
- Josef Ohnewald SATB & orchestra
- Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina a 4 odd verses
- Tomás Luis de Victoria a 4, even
Original text and translations
Latin text (Ohnewald version) | (Wikisource)
| (As given in Liber usualis) |