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Al golfo del mundo
Staff Notation • Sacred, Villancicos
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Al golfo del mundo by Juan Francés de Iribarren — Lyrics
Al golfo del mundo
bajel no te entregues
que son inconstantes
y fieras sus ondas,
que corren su espacio
los vientos crueles
no, no te entregues
donde no hay instante
en que no pereces.
Si el puerto no encuentras,
has de hallar el puerto
que diestro piloto
tu vida defiende.
Coplas
1. Un mar es engañoso
donde te verrás siempre
triste bajel humano
sujeto a sus vaivenes
mas si al puerto de Ostia
mi Dios te previene.
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About Al golfo del mundo
This Spanish villancico by Juan Francés de Iribarren, for SSAT voices, uses the metaphor of a ship at sea to explore themes of spiritual guidance and salvation. The text warns against the dangers of the world's deceptive currents and harsh winds, urging the listener not to surrender to them. Instead, it encourages seeking the port of divine protection, even when faced with storms and uncertainty. The composer's setting of these evocative lyrics would be particularly fitting for services during Advent or Lent, or any occasion where reflection on faith and the journey of life is paramount. The rich SSAT voicing allows for a full and expressive delivery of the text's cautionary and hopeful message.
