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Cantate Domino
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets, Communion Hymns
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Cantate Domino by John Reager — Lyrics
Canticum ipsi David, quando domus aedificabatur post captivitatem.
Cantate Domino canticum novum; cantate Domino omnis terra.
Cantate Domino, et benedicite nomini ejus; annuntiate de die in diem salutare ejus.
Annuntiate inter gentes gloriam ejus; in omnibus populis mirabilia ejus.
Quoniam magnus Dominus, et laudabilis nimis: terribilis est super omnes deos.
Quoniam omnes dii gentium daemonia; Dominus autem caelos fecit.
Confessio et pulchritudo in conspectu ejus; sanctimonia et magnificentia in sanctificatione ejus.
Afferte Domino, patriae gentium, afferte Domino gloriam et honorem;
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About Cantate Domino
This exuberant setting of Psalm 96, verses 1-4, Cantate Domino, is ideal for a celebratory service or a concert programme. John Reager’s SATB arrangement of the Latin text draws on the jubilant opening words, urging all the earth to sing a new song to the Lord. The music reflects the biblical context, a thanksgiving to God after the return from captivity, filled with declarations of his greatness, his glory among the nations, and his wondrous works.
The motet builds in intensity, calling for praise and adoration. Its stirring character makes it a powerful choice for moments of thanksgiving and proclamation, particularly when sung by a confident SATB choir. The setting is particularly suited to occasions of significant rejoicing.
