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Edition by Willem Verkaik
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Added Jul 29, 2026
Composer: Philippe de Monte
Format: Staff
Language: Latin
Pages: 7 pages
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Cognovi,Domine, quia aequitas by Philippe de Monte — Lyrics

Alleluja. Aleph. Beati immaculati in via, qui ambulant in lege Domini. Beati qui scrutantur testimonia ejus; in toto corde exquirunt eum. Non enim qui operantur iniquitatem in viis ejus ambulaverunt. Tu mandasti mandata tua custodiri nimis. Utinam dirigantur viae meae ad custodiendas justificationes tuas. Tunc non confundar, cum perspexero in omnibus mandatis tuis. Confitebor tibi in directione cordis, in eo quod didici judicia justitiae tuae. Justificationes tuas custodiam; non me derelinquas usquequaque. Beth. In quo corrigit adolescentior viam suam? in custodiendo sermones tuos. In toto corde meo exquisivi te; ne repellas me a mandatis tuis. In corde meo abscondi eloquia tua, ut non peccem tibi. Benedictus es, Domine; doce me justificationes tuas. In labiis meis pronuntiavi omnia judicia oris tui. In via testimoniorum tuorum delectatus sum, sicut in omnibus divitiis. In mandatis tuis exercebor, et considerabo vias tuas. In justificationibus tuis meditabor: non obliviscar sermones tuos. Ghimel. Retribue servo tuo, vivifica me, et custodiam sermones tuos. Revela oculos meos, et considerabo mirabilia de lege tua. Incola ego sum in terra: non abscondas a me mandata tua. Concupivit anima mea desiderare justificationes tuas in omni tempore. Increpasti superbos; maledicti qui declinant a mandatis tuis.
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About Cognovi,Domine, quia aequitas

Philippe de Monte's Cognovi, Domine, quia aequitas is a significant sacred motet for SSSTTB voices. The Latin text, drawn from Psalm 119, expresses a profound commitment to God's law and a fervent prayer for guidance and righteousness. The composer masterfully sets the verses, emphasizing the desire to walk in God's ways and to understand His commandments. The elaborate six-part voicing allows for rich harmonic textures and contrapuntal interplay, reflecting the solemnity and devotional intensity of the text. This motet offers a moving exploration of spiritual discipline and the pursuit of divine truth, making it a compelling choice for experienced choirs seeking profound sacred repertoire.