Surge, illuminare, Jerusalem (William Byrd)
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General Information
Title: Surge, illuminare, Jerusalem
Composer: William Byrd
Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: AATB
Genre: Sacred, Motets
Language: Latin
Instruments: a cappella
Published: Gradualia II (1607)
Description: Apparently first intended by Byrd as the Gradual of the Epiphany mass, this piece actually sets a portion of text from the preceding Lesson, and so has no actual liturgical function.
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Original text and translations
Latin text
Surge, illuminare, Jerusalem, quia venit lumen tuum, et gloria Domini super te orta est, alleluia.
English translation
Arise, shine, Jerusalem, for your light is come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you, alleluia.
