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Beatus vir, MH 398
Staff Notation • Sacred, Responsorial Psalms
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Beatus vir, MH 398 by Johann Michael Haydn — 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 Beatus vir, MH 398
Johann Michael Haydn's Beatus vir is a setting of Psalm 112, a powerful text that praises the righteous man who fears the Lord. This Latin motet, suitable for liturgical occasions, unfolds with a sense of hope and divine blessing. The composer crafts a rich sound for SATB choir, guiding the singers through the psalm's message of prosperity, light in darkness, and unwavering faith. The music reflects the text's assurance that the just shall be in everlasting remembrance and shall not fear evil tidings, finding strength in the Lord. It is a piece that elevates the spirit, exploring themes of mercy, justice, and eternal remembrance.
