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Conserva me Domine
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Conserva me Domine by Orlando di Lasso — Lyrics
Tituli inscriptio, ipsi David. Conserva me, Domine, quoniam speravi in te.
Dixi Domino: Deus meus es tu, quoniam bonorum meorum non eges.
Sanctis qui sunt in terra ejus, mirificavit omnes voluntates meas in eis.
Multiplicatae sunt infirmitates eorum: postea acceleraverunt.
Non congregabo conventicula eorum de sanguinibus, nec memor ero nominum eorum per labia mea.
Dominus pars haereditatis meae, et calicis mei: tu es qui restitues haereditatem meam mihi.
Funes ceciderunt mihi in praeclaris; etenim haereditas mea praeclara est mihi.
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About Conserva me Domine
Orlando di Lasso’s motet Conserva me Domine sets a poignant Latin text from Psalm 15, expressing a deep reliance on divine protection. The words speak of finding refuge in God alone, acknowledging Him as the source of all good things and the ultimate sustainer of one’s inheritance. The composer’s setting for SATTBB voices masterfully conveys the devotional pleas and affirmations of faith. Lasso’s rich harmonies and intricate vocal lines offer a profound exploration of the text’s spiritual themes, creating a devotional experience that resonates with a sense of trust and surrender. This sacred motet is a powerful example of Renaissance polyphony.
