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Il terzo libro delle laudi spirituali
Staff Notation • Sacred, Laude
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
Edition · Andreas Stenberg
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Il terzo libro delle laudi spirituali — Lyrics
1. Benedite il signore,
Opre del sempiterno e sommo Dio,
Dategli eterno honore;
Perch'egli e santo e giusto immenso e pio.
Di Dio Angeli sancti
Il Signor benedite alto e superno
Con dolci e vaghi canti
Benedite'l Signor ciel in eterno.
Chiare acque cristalline
Che sopra tutti gl'altri cieli siete,
Con voci alme & divine
Benedite il Signor che inanzi havete.
O voi perpetue, & sante
Virtu del immortal principio nostro
Di voi diletto amante
Benedite l'immenso Signor vostro.
Sole, ò luna, ò chiari
Occhi del mondo il Signor benedite
O stelle ò lumi cari
Del ciel, date al Signor lode infinite.
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About Il terzo libro delle laudi spirituali
This collection of spiritual lauds from Italy offers a window into devotional music of the period. The Italian text is designed to be sung by a choir, with the specific voicing indicated in the score. The first laud is a hymn of praise to God, invoking various elements of creation – angels, the heavens, waters, and celestial bodies – to join in adoration. The second section begins a more intimate reflection, contemplating the tender infant Jesus, suggesting a shift towards a more personal and emotional expression of faith. These pieces are suited for sacred settings and provide directors with material of historical and spiritual significance.
