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Ad te levavi
Staff Notation • Sacred, Entrance songs
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Ad te levavi by Anonymous — 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
This is a plainchant setting of the Introit for the First Sunday of Advent, taken from Psalm 24. The text expresses profound trust in God and a plea for guidance, with the singer asking the Lord to reveal his ways and teach him his paths. The anonymous composer has crafted a deeply devotional piece that resonates with the Advent themes of anticipation and reliance on divine wisdom. Scored for SATB choir, the setting brings a rich harmonic texture to the ancient Latin text, making it a fitting choice for services marking the beginning of the liturgical year. Its direct and heartfelt supplication offers a powerful opening to a sacred service.
