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De Profundis
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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De Profundis by Richard Morris — Lyrics
Canticum graduum. De profundis clamavi ad te, Domine;
Domine, exaudi vocem meam.
Fiant aures tuae intendentes in vocem deprecationis meae.
Si iniquitates observaveris, Domine, Domine, quis sustinebit?
Quia apud te propitiatio est; et propter legem tuam sustinui te, Domine.
Sustinuit anima mea in verbo ejus:
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About De Profundis
These words, from Psalm 130, are a cry from the depths, a prayer for mercy and redemption. Richard Morris sets this ancient Latin text for TBB or TBarB voices, crafting a motet that explores the profound human experience of seeking solace and forgiveness. The music likely mirrors the text's journey from supplication to hopeful trust, a common theme in sacred choral music. This setting offers an opportunity for a choir to engage with a text of deep spiritual significance, rendered through the rich textures of lower male voices.
