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Credidi propter quod locutus sum
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Credidi propter quod locutus sum by Antonio de Salazar — 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 propter quod locutus sum
This sacred motet by Antonio de Salazar, Credidi propter quod locutus sum, is an ideal choice for liturgical settings, perhaps during Lent or a service of reflection. The Latin text, drawn from Psalm 116, speaks of profound faith and deliverance from distress. The composer crafts a rich sonic landscape for the S.SAT.SAT voicing, exploring the emotional arc of the text. It begins with expressions of gratitude for divine hearing and moves through profound personal suffering and a plea for salvation, before ultimately finding solace and resolution in God's mercy and faithfulness. The music reflects this journey, offering moments of intense drama alongside serene contemplation.
