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Ad te levavi
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets, Offertory Hymns
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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.
SATB · William M. Worden
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Ad te levavi by Franz Xaver Witt — Lyrics
Ad te [Domine] levavi animam meam, Deus meus, in te confido:
non erubescam neque irrideant me inimici mei.
Etenim universi qui te expectant non confundentur.
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About Ad te levavi
Franz Xaver Witt's Ad te levavi sets a text of profound trust and reliance on God. The choir declares, "To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul; in you I trust, O my God." They pray not to be ashamed or mocked by enemies, finding solace in the assurance that those who wait for God will not be confounded. The motet continues with a plea for divine guidance: "Show me your ways, O Lord, and teach me your paths." This SATB setting in Latin is a powerful expression of devotion and supplication, suitable for sacred services.
