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Benedic anima mea Domino
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Benedic anima mea Domino by Orlando di Lasso — Lyrics
Ipsi David. Benedic, anima mea, Domino, et omnia quae intra me sunt nomini sancto ejus.
Benedic, anima mea, Domino, et noli oblivisci omnes retributiones ejus.
Qui propitiatur omnibus iniquitatibus tuis; qui sanat omnes infirmitates tuas:
qui redimit de interitu vitam tuam; qui coronat te in misericordia et miserationibus:
qui replet in bonis desiderium tuum; renovabitur ut aquilae juventus tua:
faciens misericordias Dominus, et judicium omnibus injuriam patientibus.
Notas fecit vias suas Moysi; filiis Israël voluntates suas.
Miserator et misericors Dominus: longanimis, et multum misericors.
Non in perpetuum irascetur, neque in aeternum comminabitur.
Non secundum peccata nostra fecit nobis, neque secundum iniquitates nostras retribuit nobis.
Quoniam secundum altitudinem caeli a terra, corroboravit misericordiam suam
super timentes se;
quantum distat ortus ab occidente, longe fecit a nobis iniquitates nostras.
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About Benedic anima mea Domino
Orlando di Lasso's motet Benedic anima mea Domino for SAATBB voices draws on Psalm 103. The text, a fervent praise of God's blessings, is rendered with rich polyphony. The composer masterfully builds climaxes through imitative entries and textural changes, creating a powerful expression of devotion. From its opening gestures, the music unfolds with clarity and expressive depth. The interplay between the six voices allows for a broad dynamic and emotional range, making this a significant work for unaccompanied sacred choir.
