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Dixit insipiens in corde suo
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Dixit insipiens in corde suo by Cornelius Canis — Lyrics
Dixit insipiens in corde suo:
non est Deus.
Corrupti sunt et abominabiles facti sunt
iniquitatibus non est qui faciat bonum.
Deus de caelo prospexit super filios hominum
si est intelligens aut requirens Deum.
Omnes declinaverunt simul inutiles facti sunt.
Non est qui faciat bonum, non est usque ad unum.
Nonne scient omnes qui operantur iniquitatem,
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About Dixit insipiens in corde suo
Cornelius Canis's motet Dixit insipiens in corde suo confronts the folly of those who deny God's existence. The text paints a stark picture of human corruption and moral failing, contrasting it with God's watchful gaze from heaven. It laments that none truly seek or understand God, and that those who perpetrate iniquity are ultimately consumed. The work calls for divine salvation, envisioning a future of rejoicing for God's people. This SATB setting in Latin brings the dramatic biblical text to life with compelling vocal writing, suitable for services or concerts where powerful sacred repertoire is desired.
