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Cor mundum
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets, Communion Hymns
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Cor mundum by Nobuaki Izawa — Lyrics
In finem. Psalmus David,
cum venit ad eum Nathan propheta, quando intravit ad Bethsabee.
Miserere mei, Deus, secundum magnam misericordiam tuam; et secundum multitudinem miserationum tuarum, dele iniquitatem meam.
Amplius lava me ab iniquitate mea: et a peccato meo munda me.
Quoniam iniquitatem meam ego cognosco, et peccatum meum contra me est semper.
Tibi soli peccavi, et malum coram te feci; ut justificeris in sermonibus tuis, et vincas cum judicaris.
Ecce enim in iniquitatibus conceptus sum: et in peccatis concepit me mater mea.
Ecce enim veritatem dilexisti; incerta et occulta sapientiae tuae manifestasti mihi.
Asperges me hyssopo, et mundabor; lavabis me, et super nivem dealbabor.
Auditui meo dabis gaudium et laetitiam: et exsultabunt ossa humiliata.
Averte faciem tuam a peccatis meis, et omnes iniquitates meas dele.
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About Cor mundum
This powerful SATB motet, sung in Latin, is a communion hymn that draws its text from Psalm 51. The words express a profound plea for divine mercy and purification, acknowledging personal sin and seeking cleansing. The composer Nobuaki Izawa sets this penitential text with musical depth, suitable for services of confession or reflection, perhaps during Lent or moments of spiritual introspection. The flowing melodic lines and rich harmonies of this sacred piece create an atmosphere of solemn supplication, inviting the choir and congregation to meditate on themes of forgiveness and divine grace.
