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Dominus Illuminatio mea H 229
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Dominus Illuminatio mea H 229 by Marc-Antoine Charpentier — Lyrics
Psalmus David, priusquam liniretur. Dominus illuminatio mea et salus mea: quem timebo?
Dominus protector vitae meae: a quo trepidabo?
Dum appropiant super me nocentes ut edant carnes meas, qui tribulant me inimici mei, ipsi
infirmati sunt et ceciderunt.
Si consistant adversum me castra, non timebit cor meum; si exsurgat adversum me praelium, in hoc ego sperabo.
Unam petii a Domino, hanc requiram, ut inhabitem in domo Domini omnibus diebus vitae meae; ut videam voluptatem Domini, et visitem templum ejus.
Quoniam abscondit me in tabernaculo suo; in die malorum abscondito me in tabernaculi sui.
In petra exaltavit me, et nunc exaltavit caput meum super inimicos meos. Circuivi,
et immolavi in tabernaculo ejus hostiam vociferationis;
cantabo, et psalmum dicam Domino.
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About Dominus Illuminatio mea H 229
This powerful motet by Marc-Antoine Charpentier sets Psalm 26, a prayer of trust and reliance on God. The text expresses unwavering faith in the face of adversity, proclaiming God as the source of light, salvation, and protection. Charpentier vividly illustrates the psalmist's plea for refuge and sanctuary, culminating in a fervent desire to dwell in the house of the Lord. The expansive voicing for SSATBB or SSATBarB allows for rich harmonic textures and dramatic contrasts, ideal for conveying the text's emotional depth and spiritual assurance. This Latin setting is a profound meditation on divine strength and ultimate security.
