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Edition by John Reager
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Added Jul 29, 2026
Composer: John Reager
Format: Staff
Language: Latin
Pages: 6 pages
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Dominus firmamentum meum by John Reager — Lyrics

In finem. Puero Domini David, qui locutus est Domino verba cantici hujus, in die qua eripuit eum Dominus de manu omnium inimicorum ejus, et de manu Saul, et dixit: Diligam te, Domine, fortitudo mea. Dominus firmamentum meum, et refugium meum, et liberator meus. Deus meus adjutor meus, et sperabo in eum; protector meus, et cornu salutis meae, et susceptor meus. Laudans invocabo Dominum, et ab inimicis meis salvus ero. Circumdederunt me dolores mortis, et torrentes iniquitatis conturbaverunt me. Dolores inferni circumdederunt me; praeoccupaverunt me laquei mortis. In tribulatione mea invocavi Dominum, et ad Deum meum clamavi: et exaudivit de templo sancto suo vocem meam; et clamor meus in conspectu ejus introivit in aures ejus. Commota est, et contremuit terra; fundamenta montium conturbata sunt, et commota sunt: quoniam iratus est eis. Ascendit fumus in ira ejus, et ignis a facie ejus exarsit; carbones succensi sunt ab eo. Inclinavit caelos, et descendit, et caligo sub pedibus ejus. Et ascendit super cherubim, et volavit; volavit super pennas ventorum. Et posuit tenebras latibulum suum; in circuitu ejus tabernaculum ejus, tenebrosa aqua in nubibus aëris. Prae fulgore in conspectu ejus nubes transierunt; grando et carbones ignis. Et intonuit de caelo Dominus, et Altissimus dedit vocem suam: grando et carbones ignis. Et misit sagittas suas, et dissipavit eos; fulgura multiplicavit, et conturbavit eos. Et apparuerunt fontes aquarum, et revelata sunt fundamenta orbis terrarum, ab increpatione tua, Domine, ab inspiratione spiritus irae tuae. Misit de summo, et accepit me; et assumpsit me de aquis multis. Eripuit me de inimicis meis fortissimis, et ab his qui oderunt me. Quoniam confortati sunt super me;
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About Dominus firmamentum meum

John Reager's sacred motet Dominus firmamentum meum is set for SATB choir in Latin. The text, drawn from Psalm 18, is a profound expression of faith and deliverance. David recounts his reliance on God as his strength, refuge, and deliverer, acknowledging Him as his helper, protector, and savior. The music likely reflects the text's journey from praise and invocation against enemies to the overwhelming sorrows of death and hell, culminating in a plea to God. This motet offers a rich opportunity for expressive choral performance, conveying deep spiritual trust and the power of divine intervention.