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Christe qui lux es et dies III (Precamur sancte Domine III) was composed by Robert White.

Christe qui lux es et dies III (Precamur sancte Domine III) by Robert White — Lyrics & Sheet Music (PDF)

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Composer: Robert White

Format: Staff

Language: Latin

Pages: 7 pages

Christe qui lux es et dies III (Precamur sancte Domine III) by Robert White — Lyrics

1. Christe qui lux es et dies, Noctis tenebras detegis, Lucisque lumen crederis, Lumen beatum praedicans. 2. Precamur Sancte Domine, Defende nos in hac nocte, Sit nobis in te requies, Quietam noctem tribue. 3. Ne gravis somnus irruat, Nec hostis nos surripiat, Nec caro illi consentiens, Nos tibi reos statuat. 4. Oculi somnum capiant, Cor ad te semper vigilet,

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About Christe qui lux es et dies III (Precamur sancte Domine III)

This five-part motet for SSATB voices sets a Latin text that pleads for divine protection through the night and into the day. The music unfolds with a blend of polyphonic imitation and homophonic declamation, reflecting the solemnity of the supplication. The composer’s skill is evident in the smooth voice leading and the carefully crafted harmonic language. The text asks for refuge from sleep’s oblivion and the enemy’s attack, while praying for vigilance of the heart and the protection of God’s right hand. The final section offers praise to the Trinity, concluding the prayer with a doxology.