Salmo 15 - Guardai-me
Canal da Graça
A Song of Divine Refuge and Eternal Joy
The song 'Salmo 15 - Guardai-me' by Canal da Graça is a heartfelt plea for divine protection and a declaration of unwavering faith. The lyrics are a modern musical adaptation of Psalm 16 from the Bible, which is a prayer of trust and confidence in God's providence. The repeated invocation, 'Guardai-me, ó Deus, porque em vós me refugio!' (Keep me safe, O God, for in you I take refuge!), sets the tone for the entire song, emphasizing the singer's reliance on divine protection and guidance.
The lyrics express a deep sense of security and joy in God's presence. The lines 'Ó Senhor, sois a minha herança e minha taça, meu destino está seguro em vossas mãos!' (O Lord, you are my inheritance and my cup, my destiny is secure in your hands!) highlight the belief that God is the ultimate source of all good things and the protector of one's fate. This sentiment is further reinforced by the declaration that with God by their side, the singer will not falter, symbolizing an unshakeable faith.
The song also touches on themes of eternal life and divine joy. The verses 'Eis porque meu coração está em festa, minha alma rejubila de alegria, e até meu corpo no repouso está tranqüilo' (That is why my heart is glad, my soul rejoices, and even my body rests in safety) convey a profound sense of peace and contentment that comes from trusting in God's promise of eternal life. The assurance that 'não haveis de me deixar entregue à morte, nem vosso amigo conhecer a corrupção' (you will not abandon me to the realm of the dead, nor will you let your faithful one see decay) reflects the Christian belief in resurrection and eternal life with God.
Finally, the song concludes with a vision of eternal happiness in God's presence: 'Vós me ensinais vosso caminho para a vida; junto a vós, felicidade sem limites, delícia eterna e alegria ao vosso lado!' (You make known to me the path of life; in your presence, there is fullness of joy, eternal pleasures at your right hand). This encapsulates the ultimate hope and joy of the faithful, finding everlasting delight and fulfillment in communion with the divine.
