Misericordiam volo (Nobuaki Izawa)

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Editor: Nobuaki Izawa (submitted 2023-01-21). Score information: A4, 2 pages, 46.33 kB Copyright: CC BY NC ND

Edition notes:

Title: Misericordiam volo
Composer: Nobuaki Izawa
Source of text: Matthew 9:13
Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: SATB
Genre: Sacred, Motet, Communion for Saturday after Ash Wednesday (2002 Missal)

Language: Latin
Instruments: A cappella

First published: 2023
Description:

Latin text

Misericordiam volo et non sacrificium, dicit Dominus;
non enim veni vocare justos, sed peccatores.

English translation

I desire mercy, not sacrifice, says the Lord,
for I did not come to call the just but sinners.