O splendidissima gemma (Hildegard von Bingen)

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• (Posted 2022-02-03)  CPDL #67853: 

Editor: Allison Mondel (submitted 2022-02-03).   Score information: Letter, 4 pages   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Antiphon for the Virgin. One has to give his full name and e-mail address to see the file.

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Title: O splendidissima gemma
Composer: Hildegard von Bingen
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Number of voices: 1v   Voicing: unison
Genre: Sacred, Antiphon

Language: Latin
Instruments: A cappella

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Original text and translations

Latin text O splendidissima gemma et serenum decus solis qui tibi infusus est, fons saliens de corde Patris, quod est unicum Verbum suum, per quod creavit mundi primam materiam, quam Eva turbavit. Hoc Verbum effabricavit tibi Pater hominem, et ob hoc es tu illa lucida materia per quam hoc ipsum Verbum exspiravit omnes virtutes, ut eduxit in prima materia omnes creaturas.

English translation O most radiant jewel and tranquil glory of the sun which was poured onto you a leaping spring from the heart of the Father which is his only word through which he created the first matter of the world, which Eve threw into disorder. This word framed out, for you, Father, a man, and for this reason you are that shining matter through which the very Word breathes out all the virtues, as it brings out all creatures in the first matter. Translation by Hugh McElroy