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Deduc me Domine
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Deduc me Domine by Anonymous — Lyrics
Oratio ipsi David. Inclina, Domine, aurem tuam et exaudi me, quoniam inops et pauper sum ego.
Custodi animam meam, quoniam sanctus sum; salvum fac servum tuum, Deus meus,
sperantem in te.
Miserere mei, Domine, quoniam ad te clamavi tota die;
laetifica animam servi tui, quoniam ad te, Domine, animam meam levavi.
Quoniam tu, Domine, suavis et mitis, et multae misericordiae omnibus invocantibus te.
Auribus percipe, Domine, orationem meam, et intende voci deprecationis meae.
In die tribulationis meae clamavi ad te, quia exaudisti me.
Non est similis tui in diis, Domine,
et non est secundum opera tua.
Omnes gentes quascumque fecisti venient, et adorabunt coram te, Domine, et
glorificabunt nomen tuum.
Quoniam magnus es tu, et faciens mirabilia; tu es Deus solus.
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About Deduc me Domine
This anonymous motet opens with a flowing, contrapuntal texture for SATB choir, setting a deeply personal prayer from the Psalms. The Latin text, attributed to David, is a plea for divine protection and mercy, expressing hope and reliance on God. The composer crafts music that reflects the text's supplication and eventual praise, with moments of gentle lyricism giving way to fuller, more declarative statements. The vocal lines are woven together to create a rich sound, building towards a climax that glorifies God’s name. It is a profound setting of sacred text, suitable for services or concerts where devotional music is appreciated.
