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In te Domine speravi
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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In te Domine speravi by Adrianus Petit Coclico — Lyrics
In te Domine speravi non confundar in aeternum.
In justitia tua libera me et eripe me. Inclina ad me aurem tuam et salva me.
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About In te Domine speravi
With the words 'In te Domine speravi' ('In you, Lord, I have put my trust'), Adrianus Petit Coclico sets a prayer for deliverance and protection. This SATB motet draws on Psalm 31, a text of profound faith in God's justice and refuge. The composer vividly conveys the suppliant's plea for God to incline a listening ear and become a strong protector, saving them from their enemies. Coclico's setting, written in Latin, exemplifies the sacred motet tradition of the Renaissance, where complex polyphony often served to magnify the solemnity and emotional weight of scriptural texts. This piece offers a powerful and direct expression of spiritual reliance.
