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Domine Deus salutis meae
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Domine Deus salutis meae by Philipp Dulichius — Lyrics
Canticum Psalmi, filiis Core, in finem, pro Maheleth ad respondendum. Intellectus Eman
Ezrahitae.
Domine, Deus salutis meae, in die clamavi et nocte coram te.
Intret in conspectu tuo oratio mea, inclina aurem tuam ad precem meam.
Quia repleta est malis anima mea, et vita mea inferno appropinquavit.
Aestimatus sum cum descendentibus in lacum, factus sum sicut homo
sine adjutorio,
inter mortuos liber; sicut vulnerati dormientes in sepulchris,
quorum non es memor amplius, et ipsi de manu tua repulsi sunt.
Posuerunt me in lacu inferiori, in tenebrosis, et in umbra mortis.
Super me confirmatus est furor tuus, et omnes fluctus tuos induxisti super me.
Longe fecisti notos meos a me; posuerunt me abominationem sibi.
Traditus sum, et non egrediebar;
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About Domine Deus salutis meae
This motet for double choir (SSATBBB/SSATBarBarB) sets words from Psalm 88, a lament of profound suffering and despair. The text expresses a cry to God in times of trouble, feeling abandoned and overwhelmed by misfortune. Philipp Dulichius captures the raw emotion of the psalm, with the two choirs perhaps representing the supplicant's inner turmoil and outward plea. The intricate vocal writing, typical of sacred motets from the period, allows for a rich and complex exploration of the text's themes of affliction and the longing for divine deliverance. It is a powerful setting for a large choir, offering dramatic contrast and sonic depth.
