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Beatus vir
Staff Notation • Sacred, Vespers
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Beatus vir by Scipione Lazarini — Lyrics
Alleluia. Reversionis Aggei et Zacchariae. Beatus vir qui timet Dominum: in mandatis ejus volet nimis.
Potens in terra erit semen ejus; generatio rectorum benedicetur.
Gloria et divitiae in domo ejus: et justitia ejus manet in saeculum saeculi.
Exortum est in tenebris lumen rectis: misericors, et miserator, et justus.
Jucundus homo qui miseretur et commodat; disponet sermones suos in judicio:
quia in aeternum non commovebitur.
In memoria aeterna erit justus;
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About Beatus vir
This setting of Psalm 111 (Beatus vir) opens with the jubilant Alleluia before the main text begins. The psalm celebrates the blessed man who fears the Lord, finding his delight in His commandments. The Latin text speaks of his strength, prosperity, and lasting righteousness, describing him as a light in darkness, merciful and just. It further praises the one who is generous and lends, finding his legacy secure, never shaken, and forever in God's memory. Scipione Lazarini crafts this sacred motet for SSATB voices, suitable for Vespers services. The music will reflect the text's message of divine blessing and enduring justice, creating a rich and devotional soundscape.
