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Added Jul 31, 2026
Composer: Giacomo Carissimi
Format: Staff
Language: Latin
Pages: 12 pages
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Exsultabunt justi by Giacomo Carissimi — Lyrics

Ex[s]ultabunt justi voce jucunditatis cum ascendent ad regnum lucis et irridiatum vita[m] splendoribus ubi omnia consonant et flos tranquilitatis inhabita. Exultabunt in Domino sancti. Quos virtute pares dissimiles pugna gloriosos victoria. Deus judex justus coronabit prolaetitia cordis canentes et dicentes: O felix gloria, O perennes divitia. Splendeat dies in qu[o] mortui sumus. Splendeat nox in qua vocati fuimus. Cunct[i]s diebus quibus hic militavi quaesivi Te in spiritu humilitatis. Quotidie clamavi ad Te in animo contrito ut quem culpa offendi. Te Deum vivum paenitentia placarem. Plorans ploravi in nocte. Potum cum f[l]etu miscui et tamquam cinerem panem manducavi. Metui honorari. Dispui non effugi et ad huc inmundo corpore. Positus extra mundum corde versabar ut me ad sublimem gloriam incessantibus amoris radiis excitarem. Dum caeli serena volvuntur in corde horribili sorde. Cognovi, Domine quia omnis carofanum et charitas eius sicut flos campi arridet mundus ut saviat blanditur ut fallat extolli ut deprimat aflicit ut cecidat iDeo. Contemsi vitam seculi non adhasit mihi cor parvum et declinantem a me malignum per sequebar in autem dilecte mi desponsasti te mihi in fide et deducens me in dextera tua cum gloria suscepisti.
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About Exsultabunt justi

Giacomo Carissimi's Exsultabunt justi is a sacred cantata for three sopranos. The Latin text expresses the joy of the righteous ascending to the kingdom of light, their eternal life, and the peace of their dwelling place. It contrasts the glories of this heavenly realm with the struggles and repentance experienced on earth, a plea for divine mercy offered with a contrite spirit. The music reflects the text's spiritual journey, moving from exultation to contemplation and supplication, with the three voices weaving together to depict the varied emotions and theological themes.