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Exsultate Justi
Staff Notation • Sacred
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Exsultate Justi by Mariano Garau — Lyrics
Psalmus David. Exsultate, justi, in Domino; rectos decet collaudatio.
Confitemini Domino in cithara; in psalterio decem chordarum psallite illi.
Cantate ei canticum novum; bene psallite ei in vociferatione.
Quia rectum est verbum Domini, et omnia opera ejus in fide.
Diligit misericordiam et judicium; misericordia Domini plena est terra.
Verbo Domini caeli firmati sunt, et spiritu oris ejus omnis virtus eorum.
Congregans sicut in utre aquas maris;
ponens in thesauris abyssos.
Timeat Dominum omnis terra; ab eo autem commoveantur omnes inhabitantes orbem.
Quoniam ipse dixit, et facta sunt; ipse mandavit et creata sunt.
Dominus dissipat consilia gentium;
reprobat autem cogitationes populorum, et reprobat consilia principum.
Consilium autem Domini in aeternum manet; cogitationes cordis ejus in generatione et generationem.
Beata gens cujus est Dominus Deus ejus; populus quem
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About Exsultate Justi
Mariano Garau’s Exsultate Justi for SATB voices opens with a bold and joyous declaration, setting a celebratory mood. The music immediately responds to the text’s command for the righteous to exult in the Lord, with energetic choral writing that conveys profound spiritual conviction. The composer skilfully captures the text’s rich imagery, depicting God’s creation and providence, from the firmament of the heavens to the depths of the seas.
The Latin text, drawn from Psalm 33, calls for praise and thanksgiving, emphasizing God’s righteousness, mercy, and power. Garau’s setting brings this ancient scripture to life with vibrant vocal lines and a powerful harmonic language, making it a stirring anthem suitable for occasions calling for sincere and heartfelt expression of faith.
