Dum transisset Sabbatum II

Song Meaning

The lyrics open with a stark, almost procedural account: three women, Mary Magdalene, Mary of James, and Salome, prepare for a solemn duty. "Dum transisset Sabbatum," they acquire "emerunt aromata," intending to anoint Jesus' body. This sets a tone of quiet, reverent mourning, detailing a ritual act of respect. A profound tension emerges from the juxtaposition of their sorrowful task and the sudden, declarative "Alleluia" that follows.