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Dedisti solus pacem, Domine
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Dedisti solus pacem, Domine by Severin Cornet — Lyrics
Dedisti solus pacem Domine Jesu Christe, in diebus nostris
quia non fuit alius qui pugnavit pro nobis, nisi tu Deus noster.
Benigne fecisti nunc in bona voluntate tua Sion,
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About Dedisti solus pacem, Domine
Severin Cornet's motet Dedisti solus pacem, Domine sets a deeply felt Latin prayer for peace. The text, opening with a plea for peace in our own days, recalls Christ's sole victory and asks for the rebuilding of Jerusalem and the gift of a peace that surpasses all understanding. This SATTB setting is a powerful and devotional work, well-suited for services or concerts. Cornet, a composer of the late Renaissance, creates a rich texture for this solemn supplication, amplifying the fervent plea for divine intervention and spiritual tranquility.
