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Deus misereatur
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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6 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Deus misereatur by Heinrich Schütz — Lyrics
In finem, in hymnis. Psalmus cantici David.
Deus misereatur nostri, et benedicat nobis; illuminet vultum suum super nos,
et misereatur nostri:
ut cognascamus in terra viam tuam, in omnibus gentibus salutare tuum.
Confiteantur tibi populi, Deus: confiteantur tibi populi omnes.
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About Deus misereatur
This setting of Psalm 67:1-8 is a powerful sacred motet for SATB choir, sung in Latin. The text is a prayer for God's mercy and blessing, asking for His guidance to be known on earth and His salvation among all nations. It progresses to a jubilant praise of God's righteous judgment of peoples and nations, culminating in a universal blessing and acknowledgment of His power. Schütz masterfully crafts the music to reflect the shifting moods of the text, from supplication to exultation. The SATB voicing allows for rich harmonic textures, enhancing the devotional and celebratory character of this work, suitable for a variety of sacred occasions.
