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Benedicimus Deum caeli
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets, Communion Hymns
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Benedicimus Deum caeli by Franz Sales — Lyrics
Benedicimus Deum caeli,
et coram omnibus viventibus confitebimur ei
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About Benedicimus Deum caeli
Franz Sales's Benedicimus Deum caeli is a sacred motet for SSATB choir, sung in Latin. As a communion hymn, it draws from a tradition of liturgical music intended for congregational engagement during the Eucharist. The text, taken from the Book of Daniel, speaks of blessing and giving thanks to the God of heaven. The choir expresses gratitude for divine mercy, confessing God's kindness before all living beings. This motet provides an opportunity for expressive and devotional singing, fitting for its sacred context.
