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Beati quorum remissae sunt iniquitates
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Beati quorum remissae sunt iniquitates by Alexander Utendal — Lyrics
Ipsi David intellectus. Beati quorum remissae sunt iniquitates, et quorum tecta sunt peccata.
Beatus vir cui non imputavit Dominus peccatum, nec est in spiritu ejus dolus.
Quoniam tacui, inveteraverunt ossa mea, dum clamarem tota die.
Quoniam die ac nocte gravata est super me manus tua,
conversus sum in aerumna mea, dum configitur spina.
Delictum meum cognitum tibi feci, et injustitiam meam non abscondi.
Dixi: Confitebor adversum me injustitiam meam Domino; et tu remisisti impietatem peccati mei.
Pro hac orabit ad te omnis sanctus in tempore opportuno.
Verumtamen in diluvio aquarum multarum, ad eum non approximabunt.
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About Beati quorum remissae sunt iniquitates
This motet by Alexander Utendal for SATB voices is drawn from Psalm 31, a text of profound penitence and seeking forgiveness. The opening verses proclaim the blessedness of those whose transgressions are forgiven, setting a tone of hopeful contrition. The composer sets the Latin text with a directness that emphasizes the heartfelt plea for pardon and the relief found in God's absolution. It is ideally suited for services during Lent or for any occasion where themes of repentance, confession, and divine mercy are central. The SATB setting offers rich harmonic possibilities for expressing the text's emotional depth.
