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Beati omnes
Staff Notation • Sacred, Vesper Psalms
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Beati omnes by Johann Kaspar Ferdinand Fischer — Lyrics
Canticum graduum. Beati omnes qui timent Dominum, qui ambulant in viis ejus.
Labores manuum tuarum quia manducabis: beatus es, et bene tibi erit.
Uxor tua sicut vitis abundans in lateribus domus tuae;
filii tui sicut novellae olivarum in circuitu mensae tuae.
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About Beati omnes
This setting of Psalm 127 (Beati omnes) by Johann Kaspar Ferdinand Fischer paints a picture of domestic bliss and divine favour. The text blesses those who fear the Lord and walk in His ways, describing a fruitful marriage, flourishing children, and long life filled with prosperity and peace. Fischer's SATB setting, in Latin, brings this ancient text to life with devotional fervor. The music likely reflects the text's message of contentment and security, offering a rich and contemplative experience for both choir and congregation. It is a powerful expression of the rewards of a righteous life, grounded in faith and family.
