O nomen Jesu

Settings by composers (automatically updated)

• Peter Philips — O nomen Jesu  Latin SSATB
• Johann Rosenmüller — O nomen Jesu  Latin SATB

Text and translations

Latin text O nomen Jesu, nomen dulce! Nomen Jesu, nomen delectabile! Nomen Jesu, nomen confortans! Quid est enim Jesus, nisi salvator? Ergo Jesu, propter nomen sanctum tuum, Esto mihi Jesus, et salva me.

English translation O name of Jesus, name of sweetness! Name of Jesus, name of delights! Name of Jesus, name of comfort! For what is Jesus but Saviour? Therefore, Jesus, on account of thy holy name, Be to me Jesus, and save me.