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Dominus mihi adjutor
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Dominus mihi adjutor by Jacob Handl — Lyrics
Alleluja. Confitemini Domino, quoniam bonus, quoniam in saeculum misericordia ejus.
Dicat nunc Israël: Quoniam bonus, quoniam in saeculum misericordia ejus.
Dicat nunc domus Aaron: Quoniam in saeculum misericordia ejus.
Dicant nunc qui timent Dominum: Quoniam in saeculum misericordia ejus.
De tribulatione invocavi Dominum, et exaudivit me in latitudine Dominus.
Dominus mihi adjutor; non timebo quid faciat mihi homo.
Dominus mihi adjutor, et ego despiciam inimicos meos.
Bonum est confidere in Domino, quam confidere in homine.
Bonum est sperare in Domino, quam sperare in principibus.
Omnes gentes circuierunt me, et in nomine Domini, quia ultus sum in eos.
Circumdantes circumdederunt me, et in nomine Domini,
quia ultus sum in eos.
Circumdederunt me sicut apes, et exarserunt sicut ignis in spinis:
et in nomine Domini, quia ultus sum in eos.
Impulsus eversus sum, ut caderem, et Dominus suscepit me.
Fortitudo mea et laus mea Dominus, et factus est mihi in salutem.
Vox exsultationis et salutis in tabernaculis justorum.
Dextera Domini fecit virtutem;
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About Dominus mihi adjutor
Jacob Handl's motet Dominus mihi adjutor is a powerful setting of Psalm 118, a text of thanksgiving and trust in God's enduring mercy. Written for AATTB choir, the piece explores the profound assurance found in divine assistance, declaring "The Lord is my helper; I will not fear what man shall do unto me." Handl's masterful composition brings this declaration to life, building from joyful praise to a resolute confidence in the face of adversity. The Latin text, a staple of sacred music, is treated with rich harmonic language and contrapuntal skill, making this motet an impactful choice for choirs seeking to express deep spiritual conviction.
