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Deus te salve groriosa
Staff Notation • Sacred
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Deus te salve groriosa by Alfonso el Sabio — Lyrics
Deus te salve, groriosa Reynna Maria
lume dos santos fremosa e dos ceos via.
1. Salvete, que concebiste mui contra natura,
e pois teu Padre pariste, e ficaste pura
Virgen; e porén sobiste sóbela altura
dos ceos, porque quesiste o que el queria.
2. Salvete, que enchoïsti Deus gran sen mesura
en ti, e dele fezisti om' e creatura;
esto foi porque ouviste gran sen e cordura
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About Deus te salve groriosa
This beautiful solo setting in Galician-Portuguese hails from the court of Alfonso X, known as El Sabio (the Wise). The text is a Marian devotional, a praise of the Virgin Mary, addressing her with salutations like "God save you, glorious Queen Mary". It explores her unique role as the mother of Christ, conceived against nature, and her purity as a virgin. The lyrics highlight her divine election, her fullness of God's grace, and her ascension to the heavens. The composer emphasizes her role in saving humanity from sin, a liberation brought about by her son's sacrifice, thereby overcoming the original fall of Eve. This piece offers a profound and intimate reflection on Mary's significance in Christian salvation.
