HILDEGARD VON BINGEN - "O TU SUAVISSIMA VIRGA" - SEQUENTIA

When I listen to Sequentia's incredibly beautiful performance of Hildegard von Bingen's exquisite music, I imagine I'm hearing Hildegard herself singing.  Their project to record all of her music, which began in 1982, is now complete.

FEAST OF HILDEGAARD VON BINGEN

Hildegard von bingen- "O vis aeternitatis" - Artist: Sequentia

O vis Aeternitatis
 
Power of Eternity
you who ordered all things in your heart,
through your Word all things are created just as you willed,
and your very Word
calls forth flesh
in the shape
which was drawn from Adam.
Power of Eternity
Power of Eternity.

Collect of the Day: Hildegard, 1179

God of all times and seasons: Give us grace that we, after the example of your servant Hildegard, may both know and make known the joy and jubilation of being part of your creation, and show forth your glory not only with our lips but in our lives; through Jesus Christ our Savior, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

(Book of Common Prayer)

HILDEGARD VON BINGEN - 'O VIS AETERNITATIS'

Hildegard von Bingen- 'O Vis Aeternitatis' from Canticles of Ecstasy - Sequentia

O vis Aeternitatis

Power of Eternity
you who ordered all things in your heart,
through your Word all things are created just as you willed,
and your very Word
calls forth flesh
in the shape
which was drawn from Adam.
Power of Eternity
Power of Eternity.

I have the CD. The music is gorgeous.

Translation of the lyrics here.

Padre Mickey has a wonderful sermon for the feast day of Hildegard von Bingen.