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First Penitential Psalm
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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First Penitential Psalm by Giovan Tomaso Lambertini — Lyrics
In finem, in carminibus. Psalmus David. Pro octava.
Domine, ne in furore tuo arguas me, neque in ira tua corripias me.
Miserere mei, Domine, quoniam infirmus sum; sana me, Domine,
quoniam conturbata sunt ossa mea.
Et anima mea turbata est valde; sed tu, Domine, usquequo?
Convertere, Domine, et eripe animam meam; salvum me fac propter misericordiam tuam.
Quoniam non est in morte qui memor sit tui; in inferno autem quis confitebitur tibi?
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About First Penitential Psalm
Giovan Tomaso Lambertini's First Penitential Psalm is a sacred motet for SATB choir, sung in Latin. The text is Psalm 6, one of the seven penitential psalms, which expresses a deep plea for mercy from God during a time of suffering and repentance. The composer's setting amplifies the raw emotion of the text, capturing the vulnerability and distress of the psalmist. The music likely reflects the devotional nature of the psalm, offering a powerful spiritual experience for both performers and listeners. This motet belongs to the tradition of Renaissance sacred polyphony, where composers often set biblical texts to explore profound human emotions and theological themes.
