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Clementíssimo Deus
Staff Notation • Sacred, Sacred songs
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3 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Clementíssimo Deus — Lyrics
Clementíssimo Deus,
Jesus, ó meu amado,
Contrito humilhado,
Vos peço perdão.
Jesus, aos vossos pés,
Já chora o pecador,
A quem por grande dor,
Se parte o coração.
Com quantas graves culpas,
Senhor me acho gravado,
Se morro no pecado,
Ó, desgraça cruel!
Eu choro e gemo,
De dor, compenetrado,
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About Clementíssimo Deus
This sacred song in Portuguese offers a heartfelt plea for forgiveness, suitable for moments of contrition or penitence. The text, opening with an address to a most merciful God, speaks of the sinner weeping at Jesus' feet, burdened by grave faults and a hardened heart against their Creator. The composer, traditional, presents this as a unison melody, allowing the earnest words to be clearly conveyed. The lyrics draw a powerful image of Jesus' sacrifice on the cross, emphasizing that His suffering was for love of humanity, and express a deep desire to be cleansed in His blood. It concludes with an appeal to Mary, seeking her intercession to obtain God's pardon.
