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Edition by Mick Swithinbank
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Added Jul 29, 2026
Format: Staff
Language: Latin
Pages: 12 pages
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Domine, non est exaltatum by Jacobus Clemens non Papa — Lyrics

‘’Canticum graduum David.’’Domine, non est exaltatum cor meum, neque elati sunt oculi mei, neque ambulavi in magnis, neque in mirabilibus super me. Si non humiliter sentiebam,sed exaltavi animam meam: sicut ablactatus est super matre sua,
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About Domine, non est exaltatum

Jacobus Clemens non Papa, a leading composer of the Franco-Flemish school, penned this motet for STTTB voices. It sets a passage from Psalm 131, also known as a Canticle of Ascents. The text expresses profound humility, with the singer denying any pride or ambition, finding solace in a quiet devotion to God. The composer captures the penitential and hopeful spirit of the psalm, building sonorous textures across the five parts. The Latin text offers a prayer for steadfastness and trust in the Lord, a plea that resonates through the ages. This setting is a powerful example of Renaissance sacred polyphony, ideal for an a cappella choir seeking expressive depth.