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Gloria et divitiae
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Gloria et divitiae by Ferdinand Schaller — Lyrics
Alleluia. Reversionis Aggei et Zacchariae. Beatus vir qui timet Dominum: in mandatis ejus volet nimis.
Potens in terra erit semen ejus; generatio rectorum benedicetur.
Gloria et divitiae in domo ejus: et justitia ejus manet in saeculum saeculi.
Exortum est in tenebris lumen rectis: misericors, et miserator, et justus.
Jucundus homo qui miseretur et commodat; disponet sermones suos in judicio:
quia in aeternum non commovebitur.
In memoria aeterna erit justus;
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About Gloria et divitiae
This setting of the Latin text, opening with Alleluia, comes from the biblical Book of Psalms. It expresses the blessings and rewards of righteousness, celebrating the man who fears the Lord and lives by His commandments. The words speak of prosperity and enduring justice, of light shining in darkness for the upright, and of a generous spirit that finds lasting security. Ferdinand Schaller composed this motet for two-part women's voices (SA). The music follows the text's journey from praise to a profound sense of security and divine favour, with the justice of the righteous person enduring for ever and ever.
