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Apparuit benignitas et humanitas
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Apparuit benignitas et humanitas by Costanzo Porta — Lyrics
Apparuit benignitas et humanitas salvatoris nostri Dei
non ex operibus justitiae quae fecimus nos
sed secundum suam misericordiam salvos nos fecit
regenerationis et renovationis Spiritus Sancti,
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About Apparuit benignitas et humanitas
Costanzo Porta's Apparuit benignitas et humanitas is a sacred motet for SSATTB voices, sung in Latin. This substantial work would be fitting for services during the Easter season, particularly for celebrations of the Incarnation or the Epiphany. The text, drawn from the New Testament, expresses profound gratitude for God's loving-kindness and humanity, emphasizing salvation not through our deeds, but through His mercy and the abundant gift of the Holy Spirit poured out through Jesus Christ. Porta's setting masterfully conveys the theological weight and devotional fervour of these words, offering a rich and resonant choral experience that proclaims the grace of God and the hope of eternal life.
