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Ad Dominum cum tribularer
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Ad Dominum cum tribularer by Alfonso Ferrabosco I — Lyrics
Canticum graduum. Ad Dominum cum tribularer clamavi, et exaudivit me.
Domine, libera animam meam a labiis iniquis et a lingua dolosa.
Quid detur tibi, aut quid apponatur tibi ad linguam dolosam?
Sagittae potentis acutae, cum carbonibus desolatoriis.
Heu mihi, quia incolatus meus prolongatus est! habitavi cum habitantibus
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About Ad Dominum cum tribularer
This motet from the Psalms offers a powerful plea for deliverance, suitable for moments of penitence or reflection within a service. Alfonso Ferrabosco I sets the Latin text of Psalm 119 (120) for SSATB voices. The music responds to the lyrical journey from distress to a prayer for protection against deceitful tongues and unjust persecution. Ferrabosco’s setting embraces the emotional arc of the text, from the cry for help to the profound weariness of dwelling among those who hate peace. The expressive nature of the motet makes it a compelling choice for choirs seeking to engage with profound scriptural themes through intricate vocal textures.
