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Chiari bei raggi ardenti
Staff Notation • Sacred, Laude
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Chiari bei raggi ardenti by Anonymous — Lyrics
Chiari bei raggi ardenti,
A voi come non son'ogn'hor presenti
Questi occhi miei, e lo mio cor'altiero,
Come sì tosto invola altro pensiero?
Vergin'al tuo fulgore
Se fai arder'altrui di santo amore,
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About Chiari bei raggi ardenti
This devotional Italian laude for treble voices (SSB) is a plea for spiritual fervor. The text speaks of the soul’s yearning to be constantly illuminated by divine love, comparing it to bright, burning rays. The singer questions why their eyes and heart are not always attentive to this divine radiance and laments the fleeting nature of worldly thoughts. They beg the Virgin’s intercession, asking why they do not burn with holy love if others do. The piece expresses a desire to return to devotion, seeking to be perpetually consumed by divine love. It is suitable for liturgical settings or devotional concerts, particularly during seasons of introspection and penance.
