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Ecce enim veritatem
Staff Notation • Sacred, Canons
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Ecce enim veritatem by Francisco Valls — Lyrics
In finem. Psalmus David,
cum venit ad eum Nathan propheta, quando intravit ad Bethsabee.
Miserere mei, Deus, secundum magnam misericordiam tuam; et secundum multitudinem miserationum tuarum, dele iniquitatem meam.
Amplius lava me ab iniquitate mea: et a peccato meo munda me.
Quoniam iniquitatem meam ego cognosco, et peccatum meum contra me est semper.
Tibi soli peccavi, et malum coram te feci; ut justificeris in sermonibus tuis, et vincas cum judicaris.
Ecce enim in iniquitatibus conceptus sum: et in peccatis concepit me mater mea.
Ecce enim veritatem dilexisti; incerta et occulta sapientiae tuae manifestasti mihi.
Asperges me hyssopo, et mundabor; lavabis me, et super nivem dealbabor.
Auditui meo dabis gaudium et laetitiam: et exsultabunt ossa humiliata.
Averte faciem tuam a peccatis meis, et omnes iniquitates meas dele.
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About Ecce enim veritatem
The text is drawn from Psalm 51, a deeply personal plea for forgiveness and purification. The composer Francisco Valls sets these words of confession and the yearning for divine truth in a powerful six-part Latin canon for SSAATT choir. The intricate contrapuntal lines of the canon weave together, reflecting the complex emotions of the text. This is a substantial sacred work, offering a profound musical exploration of repentance and the desire for inner cleansing. The interlocking vocal parts create a rich and resonant sound, ideal for a choir seeking a challenging yet rewarding sacred repertoire piece that demands precision and sensitivity.
