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Benedictus Dominus Deus Israel
Staff Notation • Sacred, Tenebrae responsories
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Benedictus Dominus Deus Israel by Anonymous — 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
These words, from the Gospel of Luke, are sung by Zechariah upon the circumcision of his son, John the Baptist, foretelling the coming of the Messiah. The text expresses praise and thanksgiving for God's redemptive plan for his people. This setting for SATB choir in Latin captures the solemnity and deep faith of the scriptural passage. As sacred music intended for Tenebrae services, it evokes a profound spiritual atmosphere, drawing the listener into the ancient prophecies and the anticipation of salvation. The anonymity of the composer allows the power of the text and the musical expression to stand at the forefront, offering a direct and moving devotional experience.
