Oncques le cerf, Psalme XLII (Didier Lupi second)
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- Editor: Andreas Stenberg (submitted 2022-08-22). Score information: A4, 3 pages, 105 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes: A semi-diplomatic edition.
General Information
Title: Oncques le cerf, Psalme XLII
Composer: Didier Lupi second
Lyricist: Giles Daurignycreate page
Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: SATB
Genre: Sacred, Sacred song
Language: French
Instruments: A cappella
First published: 1549
Description: The eleventh song in Didier Lupi Second's "Psalmes Trente du Royal Prophete David ..." printed by G. & M. Beringen 1549. The text is Giles Daurignys versified rendition in French of Psalm XLII. Quemadmodum desiderat cervus ad fontes.
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Original text and translations
French text
Oncques le cerf errent par monts et vaulx,
Ne desira tant les courans ruisseaulx,
Ne soubhait les fontaines d'eau claire,
Pour sa grand soif estaindre et refaire,
Comme mon ame en son travail souspire,
Pour parvenir à toy,
Souverain Sire.
(the rest of the verses to be added soon.)