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Edition by Douglas Walczak
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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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Format: Staff
Language: Latin
Pages: 3 pages
This edition was prepared by Douglas Walczak — free to download, print, rehearse and perform.

Asperges me, Domine (Gregorian chant) — 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, 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.