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Deus misereatur nostri
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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3 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 nostri by Orlando di Lasso — 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 nostri
Orlando di Lasso’s setting of Deus misereatur nostri is a powerful motet for double choir, SATB.SATB. Sung in Latin, the text is drawn from Psalm 67, a prayer for God's mercy and blessing. It asks that God's ways may be known on earth and His saving health among all nations. The psalmist then calls for the peoples of the earth to praise God for His righteous judgment and His guidance, culminating in a joyous anticipation of God’s blessing upon all the earth. Lasso’s masterful handling of the text allows the contrasting choirs to alternate and combine, building a rich and resonant sound, ideal for a major feast day or a festival occasion.
