Veni, Sancte Spiritus
by Zanaida Robles
Text: 13th Century Pentecost Sequence  

Veni, Sancte Spiritus ("Come, Holy Spirit"), called the "Golden Sequence" (Latin: Sequentia Aurea), is a 13th century sequence sung in honor of God the Holy Spirit. It has been set to music by many composers, especially during the Renaissance. The version we are performing was composed by Zanaida Robles in spring 2012. The work is based on an original love song called "End of Time" written by Robles in 2001. The harmonic treatment and syncopation are derived from popular music styles. The compound meter, intricate piano lines, and choral voicings are elements that anchor the piece firmly in the classical choral tradition.

Original	Translation
Veni, Sancte Spiritus, et emitte caelitus lucis tuae radium.	Come, Holy Spirit, Emit forth the heavenly Radiance of your light.
Veni, pater pauperum, veni, dator munerum veni, lumen cordium	Come, father of the poor, Come, giver of the gifts, Come, light of the heart.
Consolator optime, dulcis hospes animae, dulce refrigerium.	Greatest comforter, Sweet guest of the soul, Sweet consolation.
In labore requies, in aestu temperies in fletu solatium	In labor, rest, In heat, temperance, In tears, solace.
Come, Holy Spirit. Send from heaven thy rays of light.	Value
O lux beatissima, reple cordis intima tuorum fidelium	O most blessed light, Fill the inmost heart, Of your faithful.
Sine tuo numine, nihil est in homine, nihil est innoxium.	Without your spirit, There is nothing in man, Nothing that is not harmful.