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Illumina oculos meos a 6
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets, Offertory Hymns
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SSAATB · Sabine Cassola
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Illumina oculos meos a 6 by Philippe de Monte — Lyrics
Illumina oculos meos, ne unquam obdormiam in morte,
Ne quando dicat inimicus meus. Praevalui adversus eum.
;Variant 1
Qui tribulant me exultabunt si motus fuero.
Ego autem in misericordia tua speravi, Exultavit cor meum in salutary tuo.
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About Illumina oculos meos a 6
Philippe de Monte's Illumina oculos meos is a sacred motet for six voices (SSAATB). The Latin text is an appeal for divine enlightenment and protection against death and enemies. The composer sets the words "Illumina oculos meos, ne unquam obdormiam in morte" (Light my eyes, lest I sleep in death) with a sense of urgent supplication. The subsequent verses, with their expressions of hope in God's mercy and praise for His deliverance, are treated with soaring melodic lines and rich harmonic textures, characteristic of the composer's mastery. This motet offers a profound musical meditation on faith and divine aid.
