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Audi, o Domine, vocem (Psalm 142)
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Audi, o Domine, vocem (Psalm 142) by Giovanni Croce — Lyrics
Psalmus David, quando persequebatur eum Absalom filius ejus.
Domine, exaudi orationem meam; auribus percipe obsecrationem meam in veritate tua; exaudi me in tua justitia.
Et non intres in judicium cum servo tuo, quia non justificabitur in conspectu tuo omnis vivens.
Quia persecutus est inimicus animam meam; humiliavit in terra vitam meam; collocavit me in obscures, sicut mortuos saeculi.
Et anxiatus est super me spiritus meus; in me turbatum est cor meum.
Memor fui dierum antiquorum; meditatus sum in omnibus operibus tuis:
in factis manuum tuarum meditabar.
Expandi manus meas ad te; anima mea sicut terra sine aqua tibi. [diapsalma]
Velociter exaudi me, Domine; defecit spiritus meus. Non avertas faciem tuam a me, et similis ero descendentibus in lacum.
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About Audi, o Domine, vocem (Psalm 142)
Giovanni Croce was a prominent composer of the late Renaissance, known for his contributions to sacred and secular vocal music. This motet, Audi, o Domine, vocem, is a setting of Psalm 142, a prayer of David in distress. Sung in Latin, it reflects the composer's mastery of the motet genre, typically employing rich harmonic language and contrapuntal textures. The text expresses deep supplication and vulnerability, a plea for God's mercy and justice in the face of persecution and despair. Croce's SSAATB voicing allows for a full, resonant sound, ideal for conveying the profound emotions of the psalm. The intricate interplay between the voices captures the text's gravity, making it a powerful expression of faith and reliance on divine aid.
