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Credidi
Staff Notation • Sacred, Vesper Psalms
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Credidi by Giovanni Gastoldi — Lyrics
Alleluja. Dilexi, quoniam exaudiet Dominus vocem orationis meae.
Quia inclinavit aurem suam mihi, et in diebus meis invocabo.
Circumdederunt me dolores mortis; et pericula inferni invenerunt me.
Tribulationem et dolorem inveni,
et nomen Domini invocavi: o Domine, libera animam meam.
Misericors Dominus et justus, et Deus noster miseretur.
Custodiens parvulos Dominus; humiliatus sum, et liberavit me.
Convertere, anima mea, in requiem tuam, quia Dominus benefecit tibi:
quia eripuit animam meam de morte, oculos meos a lacrimis, pedes meos a lapsu.
Placebo Domino in regione vivorum.
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About Credidi
During Vespers, when the psalms are sung, this setting of Credidi by Giovanni Gastoldi would offer a moment of profound reflection. The SATTB voicing allows for rich harmonic textures to support the text, which speaks of faith tested by suffering but ultimately upheld by trust in God's mercy. The composer's skill in setting sacred texts is evident as the music moves from expressions of anguish to a triumphant affirmation of divine deliverance. This piece draws the listener into the psalmist's journey from deep personal distress to a place of peace and gratitude. It is a powerful expression of spiritual resilience, suitable for services seeking to explore themes of faith, tribulation, and redemption.
