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Domine Deus meus
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Domine Deus meus by Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck — Lyrics
Psalmus David, quem cantavit Domino pro verbis Chusi, filii Iemini.
Domine Deus meus, in te speravi; salvum me fac ex omnibus persequentibus me,
et libera me:
nequando rapiat ut leo animam meam, dum non est qui redimat, neque qui salvum faciat.
Domine Deus meus, si feci istud, si est iniquitas in manibus meis,
si reddidi retribuentibus mihi mala,
decidam merito ab inimicis meis inanis.
Persequatur inimicus animam meam, et comprehendat; et conculcet in terra vitam meam, et gloriam meam in pulverem deducat. [diapsalma]
Exsurge, Domine, in ira tua, et exaltare in finibus inimicorum meorum:
et exsurge, Domine Deus meus, in praecepto quod mandasti,
et synagoga populorum circumdabit te:
et propter hanc in altum regredere:
Dominus iudicat populos. Iudica me, Domine, secundum iustitiam meam,
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About Domine Deus meus
This setting of Psalm 7, a penitential text from the Book of Psalms, is for double choir (SATTB and SATTB). It is a powerful and dramatic motet, suitable for serious occasions in the liturgical year. The text expresses a plea for deliverance from enemies, an affirmation of innocence, and a call for divine intervention. Sweelinck's masterful command of polyphony and his dramatic flair are evident in his treatment of this deeply personal and urgent prayer. The interplay between the two choirs allows for a rich exploration of the text's emotional arc, from supplication to a confident appeal for justice.
