Crux et virga vigilans (Vicente Lusitano)

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• (Posted 2021-09-28)  CPDL #65935:    

Editor: Simon Biazeck (submitted 2021-09-28).   Score information: A4, 11 pages, 312 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: at original pitch for S.S.T.T.B.

• (Posted 2021-09-28)  CPDL #65934:    

Editor: Simon Biazeck (submitted 2021-09-28).   Score information: A4, 11 pages, 315 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Transposed up a minor third for S.S.A.T.B.

• (Posted 2021-09-28)  CPDL #65933:    

Editor: Simon Biazeck (submitted 2021-09-28).   Score information: A4, 11 pages, 314 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Transposed down a tone for A.A.T.T.B.

• (Posted 2021-08-06)  CPDL #65394:   

Editor: Samuel J. Brannon (submitted 2021-08-06).   Score information: Letter, 16 pages, 161 kB   Copyright: Personal

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Title: Crux et virga vigilans
Composer: Vicente Lusitano
Lyricist:
Number of voices: 5vv   Voicings: SSATB, SSTTB or AATTB
Genre: Sacred, Motet

Language: Latin
Instruments: A cappella

First published: 1551 in Liber primus epigramatum, no. 2
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Original text and translations

Latin text Crux et virga vigilans iubar gloriae victoriae signum quam salus aeterna ex cunctis cedris pretiosam elegit. Alleluia. O lignum vitae et crux dignissima quae decorem et pulchritudinem de membris Domini suscepisti quam salus aeterna ex cunctis cedris pretiosam elegit. Alleluia.

English translation Cross and vigilant rod, glorious radiance, sign of victory, such eternal salvation chosen from all precious cedars. Alleluia. O living wood and most worthy cross, which grace and beauty from the limbs of the Lord received, such eternal salvation chosen from all precious cedars. Alleluia.  Samuel J. Brannon