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Credidi a 4
Staff Notation • Sacred, Vesper Psalms
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Credidi a 4 by Antonio Cifra — 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 a 4
This setting of the Credidi text for SATB voices opens with a jubilant Alleluja, reflecting the psalmist’s trust in God’s deliverance. The words express a profound personal faith, recounting a journey through distress and fear to a place of peace and gratitude. The composer, Antonio Cifra, crafts a powerful musical response to this spiritual narrative. The Latin text, drawn from Psalm 116, offers a message of hope and steadfast belief, culminating in a resolute affirmation of trust in the Lord. This sacred motet is suitable for services or concerts where a rich, expressive choral sound is desired.
