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Exaudi me Domine
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Exaudi me Domine by Jacobus Peetrinus — Lyrics
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In finem, pro iis qui commutabuntur. David.
Salvum me fac, Deus,
quoniam intraverunt aquae usque ad animam meam.
Infixus sum in limo profundi et non est substantia.
Veni in altitudinem maris, et tempestas demersit me.
Laboravi clamans, raucae factae sunt fauces meae;
defecerunt oculi mei, dum spero in Deum meum.
Multiplicati sunt super capillos capitis mei qui oderunt me gratis.
Confortati sunt qui persecuti sunt me inimici mei injuste;
quae non rapui, tunc exsolvebam.
Deus, tu scis insipientiam meam;
et delicta mea a te non sunt abscondita.
Non erubescant in me qui exspectant te, Domine, Domine virtutum;
non confundantur super me qui quaerunt te, Deus Israël.
Quoniam propter te sustinui opprobrium;
operuit confusio faciem meam.
Extraneus factus sum fratribus meis,
et peregrinus filiis matris meae.
Quoniam zelus domus tuae comedit me,
et opprobria exprobrantium tibi ceciderunt super me.
Et operui in jejunio animam meam,
et factum est in opprobrium mihi.
Et posui vestimentum meum cilicium;
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About Exaudi me Domine
Exaudi me Domine is a profound sacred motet for SATTB voices, sung in Latin. Its text, drawn from Psalm 69, conveys a powerful plea for divine intervention amidst overwhelming distress. The composer Jacobus Peetrinus crafts a setting that mirrors the psalmist's anguish and desperation. The music likely explores dramatic contrasts, from moments of deep lament to unwavering hope in God's salvation. This piece would be particularly suitable for services during Lent or for any occasion where themes of suffering, repentance, and seeking divine aid are central. The rich SATTB texture allows for a full, resonant sound, ideal for conveying the emotional weight of the text.
