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Benedicam Dominum
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Benedicam Dominum by Hieronymus Praetorius — Lyrics
Davidi, cum immutavit vultum suum coram Achimelech, et dimisit eum, et abiit.
Benedicam Dominum in omni tempore; semper laus ejus in ore meo.
In Domino laudabitur anima mea: audiant mansueti, et laetentur.
Magnificate Dominum mecum, et exaltemus nomen ejus in idipsum.
Exquisivi Dominum, et exaudivit me; et ex omnibus tribulationibus meis eripuit me.
Accedite ad eum, et illuminamini; et facies vestrae non confundentur.
Iste pauper clamavit, et Dominus exaudivit eum,
et de omnibus tribulationibus ejus salvavit eum.
Immittet angelus Domini in circuitu timentium eum, et eripiet eos.
Gustate et videte quoniam suavis est Dominus; beatus vir qui sperat in eo.
Timete Dominum, omnes sancti ejus, quoniam non est inopia timentibus eum.
Divites eguerunt, et esurierunt; inquirentes autem Dominum non minuentur omni bono.
Venite, filii; audite me: timorem Domini docebo vos.
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About Benedicam Dominum
This Sacred motet by Hieronymus Praetorius for SSTBB voices opens with a robust and energetic unfolding of musical ideas, immediately establishing a tone of praise. The text, drawn from the Psalms, is a profound expression of gratitude and trust in God. Praetorius vividly portrays the psalmist’s journey from distress to deliverance, culminating in a powerful call to magnify the Lord. The intricate interplay between the five voice parts – two sopranos, two tenors, and bass – creates a rich and resonant sound world, ideal for liturgical settings or concert performance. The composer’s masterful handling of counterpoint and harmonic color brings this psalm of thanksgiving to life.
