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Edition by Willem Verkaik
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Added Jul 29, 2026
Composer: Jan Tollius
Format: Staff
Language: Latin
Pages: 3 pages
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Dixit Dominus Domine meo by Jan Tollius — 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 Domine meo

This setting of Psalm 109 (110) is for three solo voices (soprano, tenor, bass). The text is a traditional Latin setting of a powerful psalm, often sung at Vespers and other services. Jan Tollius's music vividly portrays the grandeur and martial imagery of the psalm, depicting God's affirmation of His Son as king and eternal priest. The intimate voicing allows for a close and expressive interpretation, highlighting the dramatic contrasts within the text, from divine pronouncements to the subjugation of enemies. It is a dramatic and devotional work suitable for services and concert performance.