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Der Herr ist mein liecht
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Der Herr ist mein liecht by Rudolph di Lasso — Lyrics
Psalmus David, priusquam liniretur. Dominus illuminatio mea et salus mea: quem timebo?
Dominus protector vitae meae: a quo trepidabo?
Dum appropiant super me nocentes ut edant carnes meas, qui tribulant me inimici mei, ipsi
infirmati sunt et ceciderunt.
Si consistant adversum me castra, non timebit cor meum; si exsurgat adversum me praelium, in hoc ego sperabo.
Unam petii a Domino, hanc requiram, ut inhabitem in domo Domini omnibus diebus vitae meae; ut videam voluptatem Domini, et visitem templum ejus.
Quoniam abscondit me in tabernaculo suo; in die malorum abscondito me in tabernaculi sui.
In petra exaltavit me, et nunc exaltavit caput meum super inimicos meos. Circuivi,
et immolavi in tabernaculo ejus hostiam vociferationis;
cantabo, et psalmum dicam Domino.
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About Der Herr ist mein liecht
Rudolph di Lasso's motet Der Herr ist mein liecht is a powerful setting of Psalm 27. The text, presented in both Latin and German, opens with the resolute declaration 'The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?' The composer's skill is evident in his musical shaping of David's words of trust and unwavering faith, even in the face of adversity. Written for STB voices, the motet explores themes of divine protection, seeking refuge in God's house, and ultimate triumph over enemies. Lasso crafts a compelling devotional experience, drawing the listener into the psalmist's profound confidence in the Lord's guidance and strength throughout life's trials.
