Asperges me, Domine (Gregorian chant)
Staff Notation • Sacred, Chants, Liturgical music, Antiphons
5 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Asperges me, Domine (Gregorian chant) — Lyrics
About Asperges me, Domine (Gregorian chant)
This is a unison setting of the Latin text Asperges me, Domine, a processional antiphon for the rite of aspersion. The chant’s modal melody, sung in plain unison, creates a serene and contemplative atmosphere, drawing the listener into the plea for purification expressed in the opening verses. The text, drawn from Psalm 50, asks God to cleanse the singer with hyssop, making them whiter than snow. The inclusion of the Gloria Patri offers a profound statement of Trinitarian faith, sung in the traditional style of Gregorian chant. Its straightforward presentation makes it accessible for liturgical use and devotional reflection.