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Deus in nomine tuo salvum me fac
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Deus in nomine tuo salvum me fac by Heinrich Schwemmer — 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]
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About Deus in nomine tuo salvum me fac
The text for this motet, Deus in nomine tuo salvum me fac, draws directly from Psalm 54. It opens with a plea for salvation rooted in God's name and strength, describing the composer's trust in divine aid against those who seek his life. The text moves from a state of distress and the machinations of enemies to a confident affirmation of God as helper and sustainer. The composer's response is a five-part SSATB setting in Latin, a sacred piece that culminates in a vow to offer willing sacrifice and praise, finding deliverance and overcoming adversaries through God's truth. Schwemmer's motet reflects the profound spiritual journey from vulnerability to steadfast faith, set within the rich tradition of Renaissance sacred polyphony.
