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Benedictus Dominus Deus Sabaoth a 8
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
AATB.TBBB|AATBar.TBarBarB · Lewis Jones
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Benedictus Dominus Deus Sabaoth a 8 by Andrea Gabrieli — Lyrics
Benedictus Dominus Deus Sabaoth.
Benedicti qui pugnant in nomine Domini.
Manus enim Domini fortis
Manus Domini pugnat pro eis,
Manus Domini protegit illos,
Pugnavit Sanson, vicit Sanson;
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About Benedictus Dominus Deus Sabaoth a 8
The text of this motet opens with a prayer of praise to the Lord God of Hosts. It continues by blessing those who fight in the Lord's name, invoking the divine strength that protects and aids them in battle. The composer draws parallels with biblical heroes like Samson and Gideon, whose victories were divinely ordained, and concludes by urging rejoicing and praise for the Lord's triumph over His enemies. Andrea Gabrieli sets this powerful Latin text for double choir, with the upper choir comprising two sopranos and two tenors (AATB), and the lower choir comprising four basses (TBBB). The rich eight-part texture allows for dramatic contrasts and the full expression of the text's martial and devotional themes.
