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Benedicite gentes
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets, Offertory Hymns
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Benedicite gentes by Peter Griesbacher — Lyrics
In finem. Canticum psalmi resurrectionis. Jubilate Deo, omnis terra;
psalmum dicite nomini ejus; date gloriam laudi ejus.
Dicite Deo: Quam terribilia sunt opera tua, Domine! in multitudine virtutis tuae
mentientur tibi inimici tui.
Omnis terra adoret te, et psallat tibi; psalmum dicat nomini tuo.
Venite, et videte opera Dei: terribilis in consiliis super filios
hominum.
Qui convertit mare in aridam; in flumine pertransibunt pede: ibi laetabimur
in ipso.
Qui dominatur in virtute sua in aeternum; oculi ejus super gentes respiciunt: qui exasperant non exaltentur in semetipsis.
Benedicite, gentes, Deum nostrum, et auditam facite vocem laudis ejus:
qui posuit animam meam ad vitam, et non dedit in commotionem pedes meos.
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About Benedicite gentes
Peter Griesbacher's Benedicite gentes is a sacred motet for SATB choir, sung in Latin. This piece is an offertory hymn, drawing on Old Testament themes of praise and divine power. The text, which calls for all the earth to rejoice and sing psalms to God, emphasizes the awe-inspiring nature of His works and His dominion over all creation. It encourages listeners to witness the mighty deeds of God and to praise Him for His unwavering strength. The motet invites the choir to declare the greatness of God, acknowledging His benevolent guidance and the power of His protection.
