Constitues eos (Gradual)

General information

Gradual for feasts of the SS. Peter & Paul and St Peter’s chains.
Source of text is Psalm 44:17-18 (Vulgate)

Settings by composers

• William Byrd AATTBB
• José Maurício Nunes Garcia SATB (adds Te gloriosus…)

Texts and Translations

Latin text 44:17b  Constitues eos principes super omnem terram: 44:18a  Memores erunt nominis tui, Domine. Versus 44:17a  Pro patribus tuis nati sunt tibi filii; 44:18b  propterea populi confitebuntur tibi. Alleluia. Te gloriosus Apostolorum chorus laudat Domine, alleluia.

English translation 45:17b  Thou shalt make them princes in all lands. 45:18a  They will remember thy Name, O Lord. Versus 45:17a  Instead of thy fathers thou shalt have children; 45:18b  therefore shall the people give thanks unto thee. Alleluia. The glorious company of the apostles praise thee, O Lord. Alleluia.