This edition was prepared by Mick Swithinbank — free to download, print, rehearse and perform.
Benedictus Dominus Deus Israel
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
Preview
0
0
Subscribed as
Want Sunday picks sent to another address too?
Free weekly email
Your choir should not be left out in what's trending
Sunday mass selections, psalms, and trending songs in your area — straight to your inbox.
Benedictus Dominus Deus Israel by Johannes Lupi — Lyrics
Benedictus Dominus Deus Israel
trinus et unus qui facit mirabilia solus
et benedictum nomen eius in eternum.
Read full lyrics
About Benedictus Dominus Deus Israel
Johannes Lupi was a composer of the late medieval/early Renaissance period. This sacred motet, Benedictus Dominus Deus Israel, is set for SATB choir in Latin. The text is a prayer of praise and adoration, beginning with a blessing on the God of Israel and proclaiming His wondrous works and eternal name. It continues with a doxology to the Trinity, invoking honour, virtue, and power. Lupi's setting likely reflects the polyphonic traditions of sacred music of his time, offering a substantial and devotional work for a choir seeking repertoire from this era.
