This edition was prepared by Mick Swithinbank — free to download, print, rehearse and perform.
Deus in nomine tuo
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
Preview
0
0
Subscribed as
Want Sunday picks sent to another address too?
Free weekly email
Your choir should not be left out in what's trending
Sunday mass selections, psalms, and trending songs in your area — straight to your inbox.
Deus in nomine tuo by Michael des Buissons — Lyrics
In finem, in carminibus. Intellectus David,
cum venissent Ziphaei, et dixissent ad Saul: Nonne David absconditus est apud nos?
Deus, in nomine tuo salvum me fac, et in virtute tua judica me.
Deus, exaudi orationem meam; auribus percipe verba oris mei.
Quoniam alieni insurrexerunt adversum me, et fortes
quaesierunt animam meam, non proposuerunt Deum ante conspectum suum. [diapsalma]
Read full lyrics
About Deus in nomine tuo
Michael des Buissons's Deus in nomine tuo is a powerful SATB motet setting a Latin text from the Psalms. The music opens with a sense of urgency, reflecting the plea for divine intervention and judgment in the face of adversaries. The composer skillfully crafts the vocal lines to convey the emotional weight of the text, moving from moments of deep supplication to expressions of unwavering faith and trust in God's deliverance. The interplay between the SATB voices creates a rich and dynamic texture, bringing to life the psalm's narrative of seeking strength and vindication from God. This setting offers a profound musical interpretation of the psalm's themes of protection, truth, and ultimate victory over enemies.
