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Deus spes nostra
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Deus spes nostra by Melchior Vulpius — Lyrics
Deus, spes nostra propterea non timedimus,
etiam si turbabitur Terra
& ruant montes, in medium maris
& montes concutiantur a tumore eius
sancta tabernacula altissimi
adiuvabit eum Deus mane cum dat vocem suam mo vetur terra
Dominus exercituum nobiscum
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About Deus spes nostra
This powerful Latin motet from Melchior Vulpius expresses profound faith amidst potential chaos. The text assures that with God as our hope and refuge, we need not fear, even if the earth shakes and mountains fall into the sea. It speaks of God's tabernacles and His presence with us, quoting Psalm 46: "Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth." The music, set for SSAT.ATTB, would suit a large choir looking for a substantial sacred work that offers both dramatic scope and profound spiritual reassurance. Vulpius's setting amplifies the biblical text's message of divine protection and unwavering strength.
