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Deus noster refugium/Deus in medio
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Deus noster refugium/Deus in medio by Hans Leo Hassler — 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/Deus in medio
Hans Leo Hassler’s motet Deus noster refugium/Deus in medio unfolds with a rich SSATTB texture, drawing directly from Psalm 46. The music opens with a sense of dramatic urgency, reflecting the text's exploration of divine protection amidst earthly turmoil. As the psalm progresses, the composer skillfully navigates the shifting moods, from moments of alarm to confident assurance. The Latin text speaks of God as our refuge and strength, a helper in times of trouble, assuring that the faithful will not fear even when the earth is shaken. This powerful motet would be a striking addition to any sacred repertoire, offering both musical substance and spiritual depth.
