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A Madre do que livrou
Staff Notation • Sacred, Chants
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A Madre do que livrou by Anonymous — Lyrics
A Madre do que livrou dos leones Daniel,
Essa do fogo guardou in min^yo d'Israel.
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En Beorges un judeu Ouve que fazer sabia
vidro, e un fillo seu ca el en mais non avia
per quant' end' aprendi eu ontr' os chrischianos liya
na escol'; e era greu a seu padre Samuel.
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O meno omellor leeu que leer podia
e d'aprender gran sabor ouve de quanto oya;
e por esto tal amor con esses mocos collia,
con que erra leedor, que ya en seu tropel.
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Poren vos quero contar o quell' avo un dia
de Pascoa, que foi entrar na eygreja, uviia
o abad' ant' o altar, e aos mocos dand'ya
ostias de comungar e vy' en un calez bel.
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O judeuco prazer ouve, ca lle parecia
que ostias a comer lles dava Santa Maria,
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About A Madre do que livrou
This unison chant in Galician-Portuguese comes from medieval Iberia, likely sung during Eastertide given the narrative context. The text tells a story of a Jewish glassmaker whose son learns to read among Christians, and who marvels at the communion wafers, believing them to be offered by the Virgin Mary herself. The music would have served a devotional purpose within a sacred setting, offering a moment of contemplation on faith and divine intervention, drawing parallels between Old and New Testament figures. Its simple melodic line is suitable for a contemplative atmosphere.
