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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 same gospel is read on {{CiteCat|Lent II}}. | 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". | 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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''As given in [[Liber usualis]]'' | ''As given in [[Liber usualis]]'' | ||
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1. Quicumque Christum | 1. Quicumque Christum quaeritis, | ||
oculos in altum tollite: | oculos in altum tollite: | ||
illic licebit visere | illic licebit visere | ||
signum perennis | signum perennis gloriae. | ||
2. Illustre quiddam cernimus | 2. Illustre quiddam cernimus | ||
quod nesciat finem pati, | quod nesciat finem pati, | ||
sublime, celsum, interminum, | sublime, celsum, interminum, | ||
antiquius | antiquius caelo et chao. | ||
3. Hic ille rex est gentium | 3. Hic ille rex est gentium | ||
populique rex Iudaici, | populique rex Iudaici, | ||
promissus | promissus Abrahae patri | ||
eiusque in ævum semini. | eiusque in ævum semini. | ||
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qui te revelas parvulis, | qui te revelas parvulis, | ||
cum Patre et almo Spiritu, | cum Patre et almo Spiritu, | ||
in sempiterna | in sempiterna saecula. Amen. | ||
</poem> | </poem> | ||
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Revision as of 06:53, 11 August 2013
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".
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- Orlando di Lasso a 4, 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
Original text and translations
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As given in Liber usualis 1. Quicumque Christum quaeritis, |
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English translation