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Dominus illuminatio mea
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Dominus illuminatio mea by Christian Erbach — Lyrics
Psalmus David, priusquam liniretur. Dominus illuminatio mea et salus mea: quem timebo?
Dominus protector vitae meae: a quo trepidabo?
Dum appropiant super me nocentes ut edant carnes meas, qui tribulant me inimici mei, ipsi
infirmati sunt et ceciderunt.
Si consistant adversum me castra, non timebit cor meum; si exsurgat adversum me praelium, in hoc ego sperabo.
Unam petii a Domino, hanc requiram, ut inhabitem in domo Domini omnibus diebus vitae meae; ut videam voluptatem Domini, et visitem templum ejus.
Quoniam abscondit me in tabernaculo suo; in die malorum abscondito me in tabernaculi sui.
In petra exaltavit me, et nunc exaltavit caput meum super inimicos meos. Circuivi,
et immolavi in tabernaculo ejus hostiam vociferationis;
cantabo, et psalmum dicam Domino.
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About Dominus illuminatio mea
This motet setting of Psalm 27 offers a profound exploration of faith and divine protection. The text, sung in Latin, begins with the assurance that the Lord is the singer's light and salvation, dispelling all fear. It proceeds to describe God as the protector of life, providing refuge even when enemies draw near. The composer's setting, for SATTTBB choir, creates a rich and resonant sound world for these powerful words. The psalm's themes of seeking refuge in God's house and finding strength against adversaries are conveyed through the polyphonic texture, ideal for services during times of trial or Lent, where the text's message of hope and unwavering trust can resonate deeply.
