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Credidi
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Credidi by Francesco Cavalli — Lyrics
Alleluja. Dilexi, quoniam exaudiet Dominus vocem orationis meae.
Quia inclinavit aurem suam mihi, et in diebus meis invocabo.
Circumdederunt me dolores mortis; et pericula inferni invenerunt me.
Tribulationem et dolorem inveni,
et nomen Domini invocavi: o Domine, libera animam meam.
Misericors Dominus et justus, et Deus noster miseretur.
Custodiens parvulos Dominus; humiliatus sum, et liberavit me.
Convertere, anima mea, in requiem tuam, quia Dominus benefecit tibi:
quia eripuit animam meam de morte, oculos meos a lacrimis, pedes meos a lapsu.
Placebo Domino in regione vivorum.
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About Credidi
This setting of the Credidi text by Francesco Cavalli expresses a profound journey of faith and reliance on divine mercy. The text, drawn from Psalm 116, speaks of deep personal affliction and fear of death, yet pivots to a powerful declaration of trust in God. The composer's SSATB voicing is richly devotional, enhancing the emotional arc from distress to confident praise and deliverance. It paints a vivid scene of a soul in extremis, ultimately finding solace and liberation through prayer and unwavering belief in the Lord's goodness and justice. The motet is a compelling exploration of spiritual struggle and ultimate redemption, suitable for services or concerts reflecting on themes of trust and salvation.
