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Benedictus Dominus Deus Israel
Staff Notation • Sacred, Morning Canticles
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Benedictus Dominus Deus Israel by Diego Ortiz — 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 Israel
This setting of the Benedictus Dominus Deus Israel is suitable for morning services, offering a moment of reflective praise. The text, a canticle of thanksgiving, rejoices in God's redemption of his people and the raising of a horn of salvation through David. It recounts God's promise to Abraham and the hope of liberation from enemies, allowing for righteous service. The piece is written for SATB choir and is in Latin, evoking the solemnity and beauty of sacred music. Diego Ortiz's composition likely draws on the rich traditions of Renaissance sacred polyphony, providing a devotional experience for both singers and listeners during liturgical occasions.
