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Domine non est exaltatum
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Domine non est exaltatum by William Mundy — 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
William Mundy's Domine non est exaltatum is a potent setting of Psalm 131 (130). The text expresses a humble and sincere prayer, a testament to David's humility before God, renouncing pride and vainglory. The composer vividly portrays this devotion through a rich SATTBB texture, allowing the layered voices to create a profound sense of supplication and peace. The Latin text, a direct plea for divine grace, is treated with musical sincerity, emphasizing the soul's humble reliance on the Lord, from this time forth and for evermore. This motet is a significant example of sacred English polyphony, suitable for services or concerts where devotional texts are central.
