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Benedictus in A flat
Staff Notation • Sacred, Morning Canticles
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Benedictus in A flat by Charles Wood — Lyrics
Benedíctus [Dóminus,] Deus Israël,
quia visitávit, et fecit redemptiónem plebis suæ:
Et eréxit cornu salútis nobis
in domo David, púeri sui.
Sicut locútus est per os sanctórum,
qui a sǽculo sunt, prophetárum ejus:
Salútem ex inimícis nostris,
et de manu ómnium, qui odérunt nos.
Ad faciéndam misericórdiam cum pátribus nostris:
et memorári testaménti sui sancti.
Jusjurándum, quod jurávit ad Abraham patrem nostrum,
datúrum se nobis:
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About Benedictus in A flat
Charles Wood's Benedictus in A flat is a setting of the canticle from the Gospel of Luke, traditionally sung at Morning Prayer. The Latin text, celebrating God's visitation and the redemption of His people, is here presented with an English translation, suitable for services where either language is preferred or for a bilingual occasion. Scored for SATB choir, this sacred work is a substantial addition to the Morning Canticles repertoire. Wood's skill in setting liturgical texts is evident in this anthem, offering a rich and devotional musical experience for both choir and congregation, reflecting the joy and prophecy inherent in the scripture. It provides an opportunity for expressive choral singing within a familiar liturgical context.
