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Dixit Dominus
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets, Vesper Psalms
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Dixit Dominus by Anonymous — Lyrics
Psalmus David. Dixit Dominus Domino meo: sede a dextris meis, donec ponam inimicos tuos
scabellum pedum tuorum.
Virgam virtutis tuae emittet Dominus ex Sion: dominare in medio
inimicorum tuorum.
Tecum principium in die virtutis tuae in splendoribus sanctorum:
ex utero, ante luciferum, genui te.
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About Dixit Dominus
The powerful words of Psalm 109, "Dixit Dominus", form the basis of this motet. The text recounts God's promise to his son, establishing his divine authority and eternal priesthood. This setting is for four voices, ATTB, sung in Latin. It is a sacred work, fitting for Vespers, and its robust texture reflects the grand pronouncements of the text, speaking of dominion over enemies and everlasting kingship. The composer remains anonymous, allowing the strength of the ancient words and the vocal writing to speak for themselves.
