LISTEN to a Soul Stirring "Os Justi" Sung in an Empty Church by the Tenebrae Choir - Lyrics Based on Psalm 37

Os Justi is a Gregorian chant used as gradual of the Commune Doctorum, and as introit I and gradual II of the Commune Confessoris non Pontificis. A Soul-stirring Os justi of Anton Bruckner - by Tenebrae choir, conducted by Nigel Short.

One of a group of unaccompanied motets by Bruckner Recorded in St Augustine, Kilburn by kind permission of the Vicar & Churchwardens....(Lyrics below the Video)

The text of the motet is two verses of Psalm 37, which is Psalm 36 in the Vulgata (Psalms 37:30–31). The text of the added verse is taken from Psalm 89 (Psalms 89:20).

Os justi meditabitur sapientiam: et lingua ejus loquetur judicium. Lex Dei ejus in corde ipsius: et non supplantabuntur gressus ejus. Alleluia. Inveni David servum meum, oleo sancto meo unxi eum. Alleluia.

The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks what is just. The law of his God is in his heart: and his feet do not falter. Alleluia. I have found David, my servant; I have anointed him with my holy oil. Alleluia.