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Domine Deus meus, in te speravi
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
ATTBB · Willem Verkaik
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Domine Deus meus, in te speravi by Philippe de Monte — 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, in te speravi
Philippe de Monte's motet Domine Deus meus, in te speravi sets a significant passage from Psalm 7, a prayer of David for deliverance from enemies. This setting for ATTBB voices is a powerful example of Renaissance sacred polyphony. The text expresses deep trust in God amidst persecution, crying out for salvation and divine intervention. Monte's masterful handling of the complex Latin text allows the emotional weight of the plea to resonate, moving from personal supplication to a broader invocation for God's judgment. The rich, dense texture of the six-part male chorus underscores the gravity and sincerity of the prayer, creating a profound musical statement of faith and reliance on the divine.
