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Benedictus Dominus Deus
Staff Notation • Sacred, Morning Canticles
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Benedictus Dominus Deus by Jacob Handl — Lyrics
Benedíctus [Dóminus,] Deus Israël,
quia visitávit, et fecit redemptiónem plebis suæ:
Et eréxit cornu salútis nobis
in domo David, púeri sui.
Sicut locútus est per os sanctórum,
qui a sǽculo sunt, prophetárum ejus:
Salútem ex inimícis nostris,
et de manu ómnium, qui odérunt nos.
Ad faciéndam misericórdiam cum pátribus nostris:
et memorári testaménti sui sancti.
Jusjurándum, quod jurávit ad Abraham patrem nostrum,
datúrum se nobis:
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About Benedictus Dominus Deus
Jacob Handl's setting of the Benedictus is a fine example of sacred Renaissance polyphony. Scored for SATB choir, this Latin motet brings to life the jubilant text of Luke's Gospel. The music reflects the profound gratitude expressed in the words, celebrating God's promised salvation and the coming of a saviour. Handl crafts rich harmonies and flowing melodic lines, perfectly suited to the devotional nature of the morning canticles. The composer's masterful control of counterpoint and texture ensures that the text's message of hope and redemption is conveyed with clarity and emotional depth, making it a powerful addition to any liturgical service.
