Here is one of those confusing points of discontinuity between the numbering of the Latin Vulgate Psalter and the modern western translations. 114 and 115 were combined into what is now 116 in our Psalter. This explains why settings ovr the years are listed as quoting from Psalms 114 and 115. The incipit Credidi of Victoria's … Continue reading Psalm 116, 30 Apr 17
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Psalm 80, 30 November 2014
Restore us O God; let your face shine upon us and we shall be saved. This verse appears three times (vv 3, 7 and 19) as the psalmist makes a plea for divine intervention and restoration. Read last year's post for some further introductory notes. The text of the selection is here>. Music The people's … Continue reading Psalm 80, 30 November 2014
