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Deus noster refugium
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Deus noster refugium by Johann Kaspar Aiblinger — Lyrics
In finem. filiis Core, pro arcanis. Psalmus.
Deus noster refugium et virtus;
adjutor in tribulationibus quae invenerunt nos nimis.
Propterea non timebimus dum turbabitur terra,
et transferentur montes in cor maris.
Sonuerunt, et et turbatae sunt aquae eorum;
conturbati sunt montes in fortitudine ejus.
Fluminis impetus laetificat civitatem Dei:
sanctificavit tabernaculum suum Altissimus.
Deus in medio ejus, non commovebitur;
adjuvabit eam Deus mane diluculo.
Conturbatae sunt gentes, et inclinata sunt regna:
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About Deus noster refugium
Johann Kaspar Aiblinger's Deus noster refugium is a powerful motet for SATTB choir. Its Latin text, drawn from Psalm 46, offers a message of divine protection and steadfastness amidst earthly turmoil. The composer vividly illustrates the psalm's imagery of shaking earth and troubled seas, contrasting it with the unshakeable city of God. The music moves with a sense of awe and profound confidence, reflecting the text's declaration that God is our refuge and strength, a helper in times of trouble. The rich four-part texture of the choir allows for a broad and sonorous interpretation of this sacred text, creating a profound musical experience for both performers and listeners.
