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Benedicam Dominum
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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Benedicam Dominum by Hans Leo Hassler — 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 grand motet by Hans Leo Hassler unfolds with immense choral forces, scored for no fewer than nine parts: three sopranos, three altos, and three basses. The composer uses this rich texture to explore a text drawn from the Psalms, beginning with a brief narrative preface before moving into a profound expression of divine praise and trust. The Latin lyrics speak of blessing the Lord always, finding one's soul secure in Him, and encouraging others to magnify His name. It urges listeners to approach God and be enlightened, assuring them that those who call upon Him in their need will be heard and saved, protected by His angels. The music likely reflects the text's journey from quiet reflection and supplication to exultant celebration, a powerful affirmation of faith.
