Vultum tuum
General information
An introit proper to a number of different feasts: Votive Mass of the Blessed Virgin from Christmas to the Presentation; the Annunciation; the Vigil of the Assumption.
Source of text is Psalm 44:13,15,16,2 (Vulgate).
Settings by composers
- William Byrd SATTB
Text and translations
Latin text 44:13b Vultum tuum deprecabuntur omnes divites plebis: 44:15 adducentur Regi virgines post eam: proximae ejus 44:16 adducentur tibi in laetitia et exultatione, alleluia. 44:2 Eructavit cor meum verbum bonum, dico ego opera mea Regi. |
English translation 45:13b All the rich among the people shall entreat thy countenance: 45:15 after her shall virgins be brought to the King: 45:16 her neighbours shall be brought to thee in gladness and rejoicing. Alleluia. 45:1 My heart hath uttered a good word: I speak my works to the King. |