The Baptism of Christ (Jesus autem hodie)

Hallock, Peter R. (1924–2014)

Voicing:
Mixed Choir → SATB
Solo Voice

Accompaniment:
Unaccompanied

Occasion:

Proper of Time → Christmas Season → The Baptism of the Lord

Publication Information:
GIA Publications — G-2331 (1980)

Text Information:
Reference: Anonymous medieval text

Lyrics:

Today Jesus has returned from the river Jordan.

When Jesus Christ baptised was,
the Holy Ghost descended with grace;
the Father voice was heard in the place.

This is my Son, listen to him.

There were Three Persons and one Lord,
the Son baptised with one accord,
the Father said this blessed word:

This is my Son, listen to him.

Now, Jesu, as thou art both God and man,
and were baptised in from Jordan,
at our last end, we pray thee, say then:

This is my Son, listen to him.

Notes: SATB with optional Bass divisi; Soprano or Alto solo (or group of voices)
Submitted by: Brian Luckner Added: Feb 17, 2022