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Added Jul 31, 2026
Composer: Philipp Dulichius
Format: Staff
Language: Latin
Pages: 5 pages
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Erravi sicut ovis by Philipp Dulichius — Lyrics

Alleluja. Aleph. Beati immaculati in via, qui ambulant in lege Domini. Beati qui scrutantur testimonia ejus; in toto corde exquirunt eum. Non enim qui operantur iniquitatem in viis ejus ambulaverunt. Tu mandasti mandata tua custodiri nimis. Utinam dirigantur viae meae ad custodiendas justificationes tuas. Tunc non confundar, cum perspexero in omnibus mandatis tuis. Confitebor tibi in directione cordis, in eo quod didici judicia justitiae tuae. Justificationes tuas custodiam; non me derelinquas usquequaque. Beth. In quo corrigit adolescentior viam suam? in custodiendo sermones tuos. In toto corde meo exquisivi te; ne repellas me a mandatis tuis. In corde meo abscondi eloquia tua, ut non peccem tibi. Benedictus es, Domine; doce me justificationes tuas. In labiis meis pronuntiavi omnia judicia oris tui. In via testimoniorum tuorum delectatus sum, sicut in omnibus divitiis. In mandatis tuis exercebor, et considerabo vias tuas. In justificationibus tuis meditabor: non obliviscar sermones tuos. Ghimel. Retribue servo tuo, vivifica me, et custodiam sermones tuos. Revela oculos meos, et considerabo mirabilia de lege tua. Incola ego sum in terra: non abscondas a me mandata tua. Concupivit anima mea desiderare justificationes tuas in omni tempore. Increpasti superbos; maledicti qui declinant a mandatis tuis.
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About Erravi sicut ovis

Philipp Dulichius's motet Erravi sicut ovis is a potent example of sacred German Renaissance part-music. The composer crafts a rich contrapuntal texture, weaving the voices together in intricate lines that build to moments of profound harmonic intensity. The Latin text, drawn from Psalm 119 (118), explores themes of divine law and righteous living. It opens with a plea for guidance and expresses a deep commitment to God's commandments, highlighting the struggle against iniquity and the desire for spiritual purity. Dulichius's setting emphasizes the penitential and reflective nature of the text, creating a deeply spiritual and moving experience for the listener.