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Dominus adjutor meus
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Dominus adjutor meus by Philipp Dulichius — Lyrics
Psalmus ipsi David. Ad te, Domine, clamabo; Deus meus, ne sileas a me: nequando taceas a me, et assimilabor descendentibus in lacum.
Exaudi, Domine, vocem deprecationis meae dum oro ad te; dum extollo manus meas ad templum sanctum tuum.
Ne simul trahas me cum peccatoribus, et cum operantibus iniquitatem ne perdas me; qui loquuntur pacem cum proximo suo, mala autem in cordibus eorum.
Da illis secundum opera eorum, et secundum nequitiam adinventionum ipsorum. Secundum opera manuum eorum tribue illis; redde retributionem eorum ipsis.
Quoniam non intellexerunt opera Domini, et in opera manuum ejus destrues illos, et non aedificabis eos.
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About Dominus adjutor meus
Philipp Dulichius's motet Dominus adjutor meus is a powerful setting of Latin sacred text, drawing from the tradition of Renaissance motet composition. The music explores the plea of the psalmist in moments of distress and supplication, crying out to God for help and protection. The text expresses a deep sense of vulnerability, asking not to be silenced or abandoned, and praying for deliverance from adversaries. The composer's skill is evident in his musical interpretation of the psalm's emotional arc, moving from urgent entreaty to a declaration of faith in God's saving power. This motet would be a compelling addition to a sacred choral programme.
