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Deus Misereatur in A
Staff Notation • Sacred, Evening Canticles
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Deus Misereatur in A by George Coombes — Lyrics
In finem, in hymnis. Psalmus cantici David.
Deus misereatur nostri, et benedicat nobis; illuminet vultum suum super nos,
et misereatur nostri:
ut cognascamus in terra viam tuam, in omnibus gentibus salutare tuum.
Confiteantur tibi populi, Deus: confiteantur tibi populi omnes.
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About Deus Misereatur in A
The opening words of Psalm 67, Deus misereatur nostri, form the basis of this setting. In English, they are most familiar as 'God be merciful unto us and bless us; that thy way may be known upon earth, thy saving health among all nations.' The text, a prayer for God's blessing and guidance, is a regular part of the evening liturgy in many traditions. George Coombes sets this Latin text in a manner suitable for SATB choir, with the musical language reflecting the solemnity and hopeful petition of the psalm. This motet offers a familiar and uplifting sacred text for liturgical use.
