Liturgical psalter manuscript leaf, possibly French in origin., 15th century
Scope and Contents
a Single leaf from a liturgical palster (a volume containing the Book of Psalms, often bound with other devotional material). Contains 16 lines of text with 2 lines of chant notation (neumes). Ruled in brown/black, written in Latin with dark brown, blue and red ink in gothic script on animal vellum.
The first segment of this page stems from Psalm 40 (LXX 39) verse 17-18. The text reads; magnifi-cetur dominus qui dligunt salutare tuum. Ego autem mendicus sum et pauper. Dominus sollicitus est mei. Adiutor meus et protector meus tu es; deus meus, ne tardaveris." Translation: But as for me, I am poor and needy; may the Lord think of me. You are my help and my deliverer; you are my God, do not delay.
The second segment reads from Psalm 39. The antiphon reads "Complaceat tibi, Domine, ut eripias me. Ad adiuvandum me respice". Translation "May it please thee, O Lord, to deliver me: Lord, have regard to help me".
Dates
- Creation: 15th century
Conditions Governing Access
Not restricted.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.03 metres (1 x outsize box containing 7 manuscript fragments)
Language of Materials
Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections, He Māra Mahara, University of Auckland Repository
5 Alfred Street
Private Bag 92019
Auckland 1142 New Zealand
specialcollections@auckland.ac.nz