Laboravi in gemitu (Thomas Morley)

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CPDL #17958:

Editor: Michael Gibson (added 2008-08-21). Score information: A4, 9 pages, 315 kbytes Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Includes a keyboard reduction of the a cappella choral score.

Title: Laboravi in gemitu
Composer: Thomas Morley
Source of Text: Psalm 6, v.6

Number of voices: 6vv Voicing: SSAATB
Genre: Sacred, Motet

Language: Latin
Instruments: a cappella
Published: written before 1600

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Latin text

Laboravi in gemitu meo

Lavabo per singulas noctes lectum meum

Lacrimis meis stratum meum rigabo

English translation

I am weary with my groaning

Every night I make my bed to swim

I water my couch with my tears