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Benedicam Dominum
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Benedicam Dominum by Melchior Franck — Lyrics
Benedicam Dominum in omni tempore; semper laus ejus in ore meo.
In Domino laudabitur anima mea: audiant mansueti, et laetentur.
About Benedicam Dominum
Melchior Franck's Benedicam Dominum is a sacred motet for double choir (SSAT.ATTB) setting a Latin text drawn from the Psalms. The words express a profound and continuous devotion, proclaiming a blessing of the Lord at all times, with His praise ever on the lips. The text continues with the soul finding its boast in the Lord, inviting the meek to hear and rejoice. Franck's setting for eight voices would have provided a rich and resonant sound, suitable for devotional occasions during the late Renaissance or early Baroque period. This substantial work offers opportunities for dynamic contrast and expressive interplay between the two choirs.
