Scapulis suis [With His shoulders] (Psalm 91: 4) – Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina

Psalm 91: 4 [Latin] – The Lord will overshadow thee with His shoulders, and under His wings thou shalt trust: His truth shall compass thee with a shield.

Original Latin:

Scapulis suis obumbrabit tibi Dominus et sub pennis ejus sperabis, scuto circumdabit te veritas ejus.

English: Allegoric painting by Mogens Christian Thrane in Sortebrødre Church, Viborg, Denmark. Text: He will cover you with his pinions and under his wings you will find refuge. (Psalm 91,4)
English: Allegoric painting by Mogens Christian Thrane in Sortebrødre Church, Viborg, Denmark. Text: He will cover you with his pinions and under his wings you will find refuge. (Psalm 91,4)

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“Scapulis suis.” 5-voice sacred music offertory composed by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (1524-1594)

Offertoria: Scapulis suis

Performed by Choir of Trinity College, Cambridge

Free sheet music at Choral Public Domain Library

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