In dulci jubilo

In Sweet Joy

Voicing:
Mixed Choir → SSAATTBB

Accompaniment:
Unaccompanied
Brass

Function/Language(s):
German
Latin

Occasion:

Proper of Time → Christmas Season → The Nativity of the Lord → General

Publication Information:
Arista — AE 237 (1975)

Manuscript Availability:
CPDL

IMSLP

Text Information:
Reference: 14th century Anonymous Latin and German text

Lyrics:

In dulci jubilo
nun singet und seid froh!
Unsers Herzens Wonne 
leit in praesepio,
und leuchtet als die Sonne, 
matris in gremio.
Alpha es et O!

English translation:
In sweet joy
now sing and be glad!
Our hearts’ delight
is lying in a manger
and shines forth like the sun
on His mother’s lap.
You are the Alpha and Omega.

Notes: Double choir: SSAT/ATBB. Unaccompanied, with 2 clarini ad lib.
Submitted by: Brian Luckner Added: Nov 4, 2021 Last updated: Jan 26, 2022