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Domine Deus meus
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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Domine Deus meus by Orlando di Lasso — Lyrics
Psalmus David, quem cantavit Domino pro verbis Chusi, filii Iemini.
Domine Deus meus, in te speravi; salvum me fac ex omnibus persequentibus me,
et libera me:
nequando rapiat ut leo animam meam, dum non est qui redimat, neque qui salvum faciat.
Domine Deus meus, si feci istud, si est iniquitas in manibus meis,
si reddidi retribuentibus mihi mala,
decidam merito ab inimicis meis inanis.
Persequatur inimicus animam meam, et comprehendat; et conculcet in terra vitam meam, et gloriam meam in pulverem deducat. [diapsalma]
Exsurge, Domine, in ira tua, et exaltare in finibus inimicorum meorum:
et exsurge, Domine Deus meus, in praecepto quod mandasti,
et synagoga populorum circumdabit te:
et propter hanc in altum regredere:
Dominus iudicat populos. Iudica me, Domine, secundum iustitiam meam,
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About Domine Deus meus
This motet by Orlando di Lasso is a setting of a deeply personal psalm of supplication, likely intended for liturgical use. The text, from Psalm 18, is a plea for divine protection against enemies, both physical and spiritual. Lasso's setting for STB voices explores the dramatic contrasts within the text, moving from fervent entreaty to a powerful call for divine intervention. The music would serve well in a service or concert context where a profound expression of faith and reliance on God is desired. The direct and urgent nature of the Latin text is powerfully conveyed through the three-part vocal writing, making it a compelling choice for a choir seeking to communicate intense spiritual feeling.
