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Advent III Gradual & Alleluia
Staff Notation • Sacred, Mass propers
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Advent III Gradual & Alleluia by Henry Bird Collins — Lyrics
Qui sedes, Domine, super Cherubim, excita potentiam tuam, et veni.
Qui regis Israel intende: qui deducis velut ovem Joseph.
Alleluia.
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About Advent III Gradual & Alleluia
This setting of the Gradual and Alleluia for the third Sunday of Advent offers a rich opportunity for SATB choirs. The Latin text implores God to "excite thy power" and "come to save us." It references God's rule over Israel and his guidance of Joseph, evoking a sense of divine strength and faithful leadership. The music aims to convey the earnest anticipation and hope central to the Advent season, providing a powerful and moving experience for both the choir and listeners as they prepare for the coming of Christ. It is suitable for services during the Advent period.
