by Anonymous / Unidentified Author
Balsamus et munda cera Matches base text
Language: Latin
Our translations: ENG
Balsamus et munda cera Cum chrismatis unda Conficiunt agnum, quem do tibi Muneri magnum Fonte velut natum, Per mystica sanctificatum: Fulgura desursum depellit et omne malignum, Praegnans servatur, Sine ve partus liberatur; Portatus mundae servat a fluctibus undae, Peccatum frangit ut Christi sanguis et angit, Dona refert dignis virtutem destruit ignis, Morte repentina servat Sathanaeque ruina. Alleluja. Si quis honoret eum, Retinet ab hoste triumphum. Alleluja.
Composition:
- Set to music by Guillaume Dufay (c1400 - 1474), "Balsamus et munda cera", 1431 [ vocal quartet ], isorhythmic motet
Text Authorship:
- by Anonymous / Unidentified Author
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Available translations, adaptations or excerpts, and transliterations (if applicable):
- ENG English (David Wyatt) , "Balsam and clear wax", copyright © 2012, (re)printed on this website with kind permission
Researcher for this page: Guy Laffaille [Guest Editor]
This text was added to the website: 2009-01-08
Line count: 17
Word count: 66