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Asperges me
Staff Notation • Sacred, Antiphons, Motets
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Asperges me by Tomás Luis de Victoria — Lyrics
Asperges me Domine hyssopo et mundabor: lavabis me et super nivem dealbabor.
Miserere mei Deus, secundum magnam misericordiam tuam.
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About Asperges me
This sacred motet by Tomás Luis de Victoria sets the traditional Latin text of the Asperges me, a Psalm verse often sung during the sprinkling of holy water at the beginning of Mass. The words express a deep longing for purification and divine mercy, invoking imagery of cleansing and whiteness, akin to snow. Victoria’s SATB setting amplifies this plea, creating a rich sonic texture that moves from intimate supplication to the solemn grandeur of the Gloria Patri. The music reflects the spiritual intensity of the text, offering a profound meditation on repentance and divine grace suitable for liturgical use.
