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Convertere Domine
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Convertere Domine by Bernhard Klingenstein — Lyrics
In finem, in carminibus. Psalmus David. Pro octava.
Domine, ne in furore tuo arguas me, neque in ira tua corripias me.
Miserere mei, Domine, quoniam infirmus sum; sana me, Domine,
quoniam conturbata sunt ossa mea.
Et anima mea turbata est valde; sed tu, Domine, usquequo?
Convertere, Domine, et eripe animam meam; salvum me fac propter misericordiam tuam.
Quoniam non est in morte qui memor sit tui; in inferno autem quis confitebitur tibi?
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About Convertere Domine
A plea for divine mercy and deliverance, this motet sets a profound Latin text from Psalm 6. The composer Klingenstein crafts a setting for two voices, ST, which can evoke a sense of intimate supplication. The lyrics express deep personal suffering and a yearning for God's intervention, making it suitable for moments of penitence or reflection within a liturgical context. The two-part writing allows for clear enunciation of the text, drawing the listener into the heartfelt prayer for comfort and salvation. This setting would resonate during seasons of Lent or in services focusing on themes of repentance and spiritual struggle.
