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Deus noster refugium a 8
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Deus noster refugium a 8 by Giovanni Bassano — Lyrics
In finem. filiis Core, pro arcanis. Psalmus.
Deus noster refugium et virtus;
adjutor in tribulationibus quae invenerunt nos nimis.
Propterea non timebimus dum turbabitur terra,
et transferentur montes in cor maris.
Sonuerunt, et et turbatae sunt aquae eorum;
conturbati sunt montes in fortitudine ejus.
Fluminis impetus laetificat civitatem Dei:
sanctificavit tabernaculum suum Altissimus.
Deus in medio ejus, non commovebitur;
adjuvabit eam Deus mane diluculo.
Conturbatae sunt gentes, et inclinata sunt regna:
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About Deus noster refugium a 8
This eight-part motet by Giovanni Bassano sets a Latin text from Psalm 46, a psalm of confidence in God's protection. The text speaks of God as our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble. It assures us that even when the earth is shaken and mountains fall into the sea, we need not fear. The composer’s setting for SSAT.ATTB voices would have been intended for a context where a large choir was available, perhaps in a major church or cathedral. The rich eight-part texture vividly portrays the psalm’s message of divine power and unwavering security amidst global turmoil, culminating in a powerful affirmation of God's presence and aid.
