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Domine Deus iustorum
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Domine Deus iustorum by Francesco Viola — Lyrics
Domine Deus iustorum ne sis iratus nobis
quia peccavimus sed prae multitudine bonitatis tuae
da pacem Domine in finibus nostris
ut absque pavore dormiamus et nemo sit qui extereat.
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About Domine Deus iustorum
Francesco Viola composed this devotional motet for SAATTB voices. Set in Latin, it belongs to the sacred tradition of Catholic polyphony. The text is a prayer for mercy and peace, asking God for forgiveness and protection from evil. It implores the Lord not to be angry with us due to our sins, but to grant peace to our lands so that we may live without fear and serve Him. The motet unfolds with rich harmonic language, exploring the plea for divine favour and the assurance of God's mercy and role as the author of peace. This is a powerful work for a choir seeking to express profound spiritual longing and devotion.
