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Domine clamavi ad te
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Domine clamavi ad te by Orlando di Lasso — Lyrics
Psalmus David. Domine, clamavi ad te: exaudi me; intende voci meae, cum clamavero ad te.
Dirigatur oratio mea sicut incensum in conspectu tuo; elevatio manuum mearum sacrificium vespertinum.
Pone, Domine, custodiam ori meo, et ostium circumstantiae labiis meis.
Non declines cor meum in verba malitiae, ad excusandas excusationes in peccatis; cum hominibus operantibus iniquitatem, et non communicabo cum electis eorum.
Corripiet me justus in misericordia, et increpabit me:
oleum autem peccatoris non impinguet caput meum.
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About Domine clamavi ad te
Orlando di Lasso's Domine clamavi ad te is a powerful motet for SATTB choir, setting a passage from Psalm 141. This sacred Latin text is a prayer for divine protection and guidance, particularly in the evening. The composer captures the psalmist's plea, 'Hear me; attend to the voice of my cry, when I cry to you.' The music expresses the earnest petition for the lips to be guarded and the heart not to be turned towards wickedness, acknowledging that prayer can be directed like incense before God. The motet's rich five-part texture is ideal for conveying the profound spirituality and supplication inherent in these ancient words, making it a fitting choice for liturgical settings or contemplative moments. It calls for expressive vocal lines and careful attention to the text's devotional message.
