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Beatus vir
Staff Notation • Sacred, Vespers
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Beatus vir by Rupert Ignaz Mayr — 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
Rupert Ignaz Mayr's Beatus vir is a setting of Psalm 111 (112), a psalm of praise and thanksgiving, here presented in Latin. This work for SATB choir is suited for liturgical use, likely as part of Vespers. The text speaks of the blessings and rewards for the righteous, a man who fears the Lord and delights in his commandments. It describes his prosperity, his enduring legacy, and his unwavering faith even in the face of adversity. The music would aim to reflect the joyous and steadfast nature of the psalmist's words, offering a powerful choral expression of divine favour and righteousness.
