Orlande de Lassus - O crux splendidior (six-voice motet) (1568) O crux splendidior cunctis astris, hominibus multum amabilis, sanctior universis, quae sola fuisti digna portare talentum mundi. Dulce lignum, dulces clavos, dulcia ferens pondera, salva praesentem catervam in tuis laudibus congretatam. Alleluja.     — derived from Mark 14:34 and Matthew 26:38 O cross more splendid than the stars, much beloved by men, holier than any other, which alone was worthy to carry the treasure of the world. Sweet wood, sweet nails, bearing a sweet weight, save the present congregation gathered here for your praise. Alleluia. POMERIUM Alexander Blachly, Director From CD “Lassus - Motets & Magnificat” 2008 Old Hall Recordings 001