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De profundis clamavi quarti toni
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets, Vesper Psalms
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De profundis clamavi quarti toni by Nicola Parma — Lyrics
Canticum graduum. De profundis clamavi ad te, Domine;
Domine, exaudi vocem meam.
Fiant aures tuae intendentes in vocem deprecationis meae.
Si iniquitates observaveris, Domine, Domine, quis sustinebit?
Quia apud te propitiatio est; et propter legem tuam sustinui te, Domine.
Sustinuit anima mea in verbo ejus:
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About De profundis clamavi quarti toni
From the depths of need, the psalmist cries out to the Lord, pleading for his voice to be heard. Nicola Parma’s setting of these words from Psalm 130 (129) captures the essence of supplication and hope. The text speaks of waiting for God’s mercy and redemption, a profound expression of faith in the face of iniquity. Parma’s SATTB voicing imbues the Latin text with a rich, sonorous quality, suitable for a vesper setting or as a standalone motet. The intricate interplay between the voices creates a devotional atmosphere, guiding the listener from a place of distress towards solace and unwavering trust in the divine promise of deliverance.
