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Edition by James Gibb
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Added Jul 29, 2026
Composer: Johann Joseph Fux
Format: Staff
Language: Latin
Pages: 4 pages
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Benedixisti Domine by Johann Joseph Fux — Lyrics

Benedixisti, Domine, terram tuam, avertisti captivitatem Jacob. Remisisti iniquitatem plebis tuae;
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About Benedixisti Domine

This SATB setting of a Latin text is ideal for liturgical occasions. The words, drawn from Psalm 85, speak of God's blessing upon the land and the remission of sins. Fux crafts a devotional response, his music reflecting the solemnity and gratitude of the text. This offertory hymn offers a moment of profound reflection and musical beauty, suitable for services of penitence or thanksgiving. Its clear harmonic language and careful vocal writing make it accessible to a wide range of choirs looking to enrich their sacred repertoire with a piece of genuine spiritual depth and compositional skill.