Visita quaesumus (William Byrd)

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• (Posted 2017-12-03)  CPDL #47864:         

Editor: James Gibb (submitted 2017-12-03).   Score information: A4, 5 pages, 73 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Reformatting of #18214, transposed down a perfect 5th for AATB. Note values halved and a minor correction made to the underlay.

• (Posted 2005-01-17)  CPDL #18214:        (Sibelius 5)

Editor: David Fraser (submitted 2005-01-17).   Score information: A4, 5 pages, 112 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Revised May 14.

Possible error(s) identified. See the discussion page for full description.

• (Posted 1999-07-27)  CPDL #00096:       

Editor: Rick Wheeler (submitted 1999-07-27).   Score information: Letter, 6 pages, 171 kB   Copyright: CPDL

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General Information

Title: Visita Quaesumus
Composer: William Byrd

Number of voices: 4vv   Voicings: SSAT or AATB

Genre: Sacred, Motet

Language: Latin
Instruments: A cappella

First published: 1605 in Gradualia I, no. 43
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Original text and translations

Latin text Visita quæsumus Domine, habitationem istam, et omnes insidias inimici ab ea longe repelle: angeli tui sancti habitent in ea, qui nos in pace custodiant: et benedictio tua sit super nos semper. Per Christum Dominum nostrum. Amen.

English translation Visit, we beseech Thee, O Lord, this dwelling, and drive from it all snares of the enemy: let Thy holy Angels dwell herein, to keep us in peace: and let Thy blessing be always upon us. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.