Donne secours, Seigneur, il en est l’heure (Psalm 12)
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Donne secours, Seigneur, il en est l’heure (Psalm 12) by Claude Goudimel — Lyrics
About Donne secours, Seigneur, il en est l’heure (Psalm 12)
Claude Goudimel sets a French translation of Psalm 12, a plea for divine assistance in a time of moral decay. The text laments the scarcity of the righteous and the prevalence of deceit. Goudimel's SATB setting is a motet for sacred use, reflecting the Genevan tradition of congregational psalmody. The music aims to make the words clear and comprehensible, suitable for devotional reflection or liturgical occasions. The composer's work is deeply rooted in the Reformation, bringing vernacular texts to the fore for a more accessible musical experience.