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Communion Sentence: Praise the Lord from the heavens
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Communion Sentence: Praise the Lord from the heavens by Maksim Sozontovich Berezovsky — Lyrics
Alleluja. Laudate Dominum de caelis; laudate eum in excelsis.
Laudate eum, omnes angeli ejus; laudate eum, omnes virtutes ejus.
Laudate eum, sol et luna; laudate eum, omnes stellae et lumen.
Laudate eum, caeli caelorum; et aquae omnes quae super caelos sunt,
laudent nomen Domini. Quia ipse dixit, et facta sunt; ipse mandavit,
et creata sunt.
Statuit ea in aeternum, et in saeculum saeculi; praeceptum posuit, et non praeteribit.
Laudate Dominum de terra, dracones et omnes abyssi;
ignis, grando, nix, glacies, spiritus procellarum, quae faciunt verbum ejus;
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About Communion Sentence: Praise the Lord from the heavens
This grand SATB motet sets a powerful Latin text that proclaims praise to God from the heavens and earth. The words call upon all creation – angels, sun, moon, stars, waters, and even the elements like fire and ice, alongside all creatures and rulers – to laud the Lord. The text emphasizes God's power of creation, stating that all things were made by His word and command, and established forever. Berezovsky’s setting reflects the expansive nature of the text, creating a rich and dynamic musical experience for the choir. The motet is suitable for services where a majestic affirmation of divine omnipotence is desired.
