Posui adjutorium (Jacob Handl)

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• (Posted 2025-10-03)  CPDL #86984:     

Editor: Drew Sellis (submitted 2025-10-03).   Score information: A4, 2 pages, 78 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Note values halved, written pitch retained.

General Information

Title: Posui adjutorium
Composer: Jacob Handl
Text: Psalm 88:20-22 (Vulgate)
Number of voices: 4vv   Voicing: 4 equal voices
Genre: Sacred, Motet, Canon

Language: Latin
Instruments: A cappella

First published: 1590 in Opus musicum (Jacob Handl), Volume 4, no. 132
Description: A four-part canon at the unison for the Common of Confessor Bishops.

Original text and translations

Original text and translations may be found at Psalm 89.

Latin text Posui adjutorium super potentem, et exaltavi electum meum de plebe. Manus enim mea auxiliabitur ei. Inveni David servum meum, oleo sancto meo unxi eum; manus enim mea auxiliabitur ei.

English translation I have set help upon the mighty one, and I have exalted my chosen one from among the people. For my hand shall help him. I have found David my servant, with my holy oil I have anointed him; for my hand shall help him.