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Domine Deus
Staff Notation • Sacred, Offertory Hymns
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3 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Domine Deus by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina — Lyrics
Domine Deus, in simplicitate cordis mei laetus obtuli universa,
et populum tuum qui repertus est vidi cum ingenti gaudio.
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About Domine Deus
The composer offers a jubilant prayer to God, thanking Him for the devotion of His people. This setting of the Latin text from 1 Chronicles is for SATTB choir. It is an offertory hymn, a genre often sung during the presentation of the gifts at Mass. Palestrina's masterful polyphony here gives shape to the sincere offering of the heart and the profound joy experienced at seeing the people's willing service.
