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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General Information

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

Language: Latin
Instruments: A cappella

First published: 1555 in Liber primus epigramatum, no. 2
Description: 

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Original text and translations

Latin.png 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.png 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