Beati omnes qui timent Dominum (a 3)

This motet by Orlando di Lasso sets a Latin text from Psalm 127, traditionally associated with weddings and family blessings. The words speak of the joy and prosperity found in fearing the Lord and walking in His ways. It offers a picture of domestic happiness: a fruitful wife, flourishing children, and a blessed household. The composer’s setting for three voices (STB) would have been sung in services or devotional gatherings. The music reflects the serene and comforting nature of the text, painting a vivid, peaceful domestic scene in the sacred space of the church.