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Deus a quo sancta desideria
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Deus a quo sancta desideria by Adam Gumpelzhaimer — Lyrics
Deus a quo sancta desideria, recta consilia,
& iusta sunt opera tua,
Da servis tuis, illam quam mundus dare non potest
Pacem ut & corda, & corpora nostra mandatis tuis dedita,
& hostium sublata formidine sint tua protectione tranquilla,
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About Deus a quo sancta desideria
This grand motet for double choir (SATB.SATB) sets a Latin text that is a prayer for peace. It opens with a soaring invocation to God, the source of all good desires and righteous actions. The composer then implores God to grant His servants a peace that the world cannot provide, ensuring hearts and bodies are devoted to God's commands and tranquil in His protection, free from the fear of enemies. The music likely reflects the solemnity and devotional nature of the prayer, offering a rich sonic experience through the interplay of the two choirs. The text concludes with a doxology to Jesus Christ.
