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Beati omnes
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Beati omnes by Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck — Lyrics
Canticum graduum. Beati omnes qui timent Dominum, qui ambulant in viis ejus.
Labores manuum tuarum quia manducabis: beatus es, et bene tibi erit.
Uxor tua sicut vitis abundans in lateribus domus tuae;
filii tui sicut novellae olivarum in circuitu mensae tuae.
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About Beati omnes
This motet by Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck offers a rich setting for SSATB voices. The Latin text, drawn from Psalm 128, speaks of the blessings bestowed upon those who fear the Lord and walk in His ways. It describes a life of fulfilled labour, a fruitful marriage, and a prosperous family, likening children to olive shoots around a table. The music aims to depict this sense of divine favour and domestic contentment. Sweelinck's intricate contrapuntal style shines through, creating a sonorous and devotional experience. This piece is ideal for services or concerts seeking to express themes of peace, family, and God's abundant blessings.
