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Credidi
Staff Notation • Sacred, Vesper Psalms
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Credidi by Giovanni Bernardo Colombi — 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
Giovanni Bernardo Colombi's Credidi for SATTB voices opens with a direct and compelling musical statement, setting the scene for a profound exploration of faith and distress. The Latin text, drawn from the Psalms, speaks of deep personal trials and a fervent reliance on divine intervention. The music moves from expressions of anguish and fear to a declaration of unwavering belief. The composer's setting emphasizes the text's journey from a state of near despair towards resolute trust in God's mercy and deliverance. The piece is well-suited for liturgical use within Vespers, offering a rich and emotionally resonant setting of sacred scripture for a discerning choir.
