Scapulis suis (Orlando di Lasso)

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CPDL #28251:    Finale 2011

Editor: Jeffrey Quick (submitted 2013-02-11). Score information: Letter, 3 pages, 86 kB Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Original pitch, with low alto/high tenor altus.

CPDL #28252:

Editor: Jeffrey Quick (submitted 2013-02-11). Score information: Letter, 3 pages, 87 kB Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Up minor third from original, to get altos out of the cellar.

Title: Scapulis suis
Composer: Orlando di Lasso

Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: SATB

Genre: Sacred, Motet, Offertory for Lent I

Language: Latin
Instruments: a cappella
Published: 1581

Description: Offertory, Lent 1

Latin text

Scapulis suis odumbrabit tibi,
et sub pennis ejus sperabis:
scuto circumdabit te veritas ejus.
Ps. 90:4-5

English translation

The Lord will overshadow thee with His shoulders,
and under His wings thou shalt trust:
His truth shall compass thee with a shield.
Psalm 91:4