Deus misereatur

Claudin de Sermisy's Deus misereatur is a sacred motet for SATBB or SATBarB choir, sung in Latin. The music opens with a sense of gentle supplication that gradually builds in confidence and warmth. The interplay of the voices creates a rich texture, particularly in the homophonic passages that lend weight to the text. The words are drawn from Psalm 67, a prayer for God's mercy, blessing, and guidance, and the composer's setting effectively conveys the plea for divine favour and the ultimate rejoicing in God's justice and salvation.