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Domine, Pater
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Domine, Pater by Francesco de Layolle — Lyrics
Domine, pater et deus vitae meae
ne derelinquas in cogitatu maligno
extollentiam oculorum meorum
ne dederis mihi et desiderium malignum averte a me, Domine
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About Domine, Pater
Francesco de Layolle's motet Domine, Pater is set for three voices (TTT) in Latin. The text, drawn from Ecclesiasticus, is a poignant prayer for deliverance from sin and worldly temptation. The singer pleads with God, the Father and Lord of life, not to abandon them to evil thoughts, pride, or wicked desires. The supplication asks for the removal of lust and an irreverent spirit, imploring protection from falling into the hands of adversaries.
This sacred work reflects the devotional spirit of its time, offering a powerful musical setting for a text that speaks to universal human struggles against temptation. The intimate three-part texture allows for a clear and direct expression of the heartfelt plea contained within the Latin words.
