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Diffusa est gratia - Propter veritatem - Vultum tuum
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Diffusa est gratia - Propter veritatem - Vultum tuum by William Byrd — Lyrics
In finem, pro iis qui commutabuntur. Filiis Core, ad intellectum.
Canticum pro dilecto.
Eructavit cor meum verbum bonum: dico ego opera mea regi.
Lingua mea calamus scribae velociter scribentis.
Speciosus forma prae filiis hominum, diffusa est gratia in labiis tuis: propterea benedixit te Deus in aeternum.
Accingere gladio tuo super femur tuum, potentissime.
Specie tua et pulchritudine tua intende, prospere procede, et regna, propter veritatem,
et mansuetudinem, et justitiam; et deducet te mirabiliter dextera tua.
Sagittae tuae acutae: populi sub te cadent,
in corda inimicorum regis.
Sedes tua, Deus, in saeculum saeculi; virga directionis virga regni tui.
Dilexisti justitiam, et odisti iniquitatem; propterea unxit te Deus, Deus tuus,
oleo laetitiae, prae consortibus tuis.
Myrrha, et gutta, et casia a vestimentis tuis, a domibus eburneis;
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About Diffusa est gratia - Propter veritatem - Vultum tuum
William Byrd's motet Diffusa est gratia unfolds with a rich SATTB texture, immediately establishing its sacred character. The composer masterfully crafts a sonorous and devotional atmosphere, drawing deeply from the Latin text. The music vividly expresses the unfolding of divine grace and beauty, vividly depicting the splendor of the regal subject. The intricate interplay of the five voice parts creates a powerful sense of awe and reverence, reflecting the profound spiritual message conveyed through the lyrics. Byrd's skill in imbuing vocal lines with both technical brilliance and emotional depth is evident throughout this compelling motet, making it a significant work of its genre.
