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Exquisivi Dominum, SWV 268
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Exquisivi Dominum, SWV 268 by Heinrich Schütz — Lyrics
Davidi, cum immutavit vultum suum coram Achimelech, et dimisit eum, et abiit.
Benedicam Dominum in omni tempore; semper laus ejus in ore meo.
In Domino laudabitur anima mea: audiant mansueti, et laetentur.
Magnificate Dominum mecum, et exaltemus nomen ejus in idipsum.
Exquisivi Dominum, et exaudivit me; et ex omnibus tribulationibus meis eripuit me.
Accedite ad eum, et illuminamini; et facies vestrae non confundentur.
Iste pauper clamavit, et Dominus exaudivit eum,
et de omnibus tribulationibus ejus salvavit eum.
Immittet angelus Domini in circuitu timentium eum, et eripiet eos.
Gustate et videte quoniam suavis est Dominus; beatus vir qui sperat in eo.
Timete Dominum, omnes sancti ejus, quoniam non est inopia timentibus eum.
Divites eguerunt, et esurierunt; inquirentes autem Dominum non minuentur omni bono.
Venite, filii; audite me: timorem Domini docebo vos.
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About Exquisivi Dominum, SWV 268
This sacred motet by Heinrich Schütz sets a Latin text drawn from the Psalms. Scored for three voices (soprano, tenor, and bass), it offers a rich opportunity for a small ensemble to explore the expressive power of early Baroque polyphony. The text reflects a personal testament of faith, moving from a prayer for deliverance to praise and a call to trust in God's goodness. The music likely reflects the dramatic and affective style characteristic of Schütz's sacred works, which often convey profound spiritual conviction through intimate vocal textures. This setting would suit services or concerts focusing on reflective psalm settings or the German Baroque tradition.
