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Colin
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Membra Jesu Nostri

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Next week the catholic church begins the period of Lent.
I don't know if you know the piece Membra Jesu Nostri from D. Buxtehude (The Limbs of our Jesus).

It's a cycle of seven cantates which describes the different parts of Jesus Christ body hanging on the cross. The lyrics are written by a medieval monk Arnulf of Louvain (my country :D ) who lived in the 13th century.
I think it's very beatiful and a also to meditate with the thext on Good Friday.

The first piece is Ad Pedes (to the feet)

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Thank you for the link Colin. Some extra musical means to meditate on the meaning of Lent is always welcome. May you have a blessed time in the 40 days to come.
You raise me high beyond the sky
Through stormy night lifting me above
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