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Domine Jesu Christe
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Domine Jesu Christe by Carl Luython — Lyrics
Domine Jesu Christe, respicere digneris super me miserum peccatorem,
oculis misericordiae [tuae], quibus respexisti Petrum in atrio,
Mariam Magdalenam in convivio, et latronem in crucis patibulo.
Concede mihi omnipotens Deus, ut cum Petro digne fleam,
cum Maria Magdalena perfecto amore te diligam,
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About Domine Jesu Christe
Carl Luython's Domine Jesu Christe is a setting of a devotional Latin text, likely intended for use in sacred services. The motet is written for a substantial eight-part choir, SSAATB and AATTBB, creating a rich and complex sonic palette. The text pleads for divine mercy, recalling Christ's compassion towards sinners like Peter, Mary Magdalene, and the repentant thief. It asks for grace to weep with Peter, to love with Mary Magdalene, and to see God eternally, as the thief did. Luython's skillful handling of the double choir allows for dramatic contrasts and intimate moments, reflecting the profound plea for salvation within the text.
