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Dulcis et rectus Dominus
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Dulcis et rectus Dominus by Philippe de Monte — Lyrics
In finem. Psalmus David. Ad te, Domine, levavi animam meam:
Deus meus, in te confido; non erubescam.
Neque irrideant me inimici mei:
etenim universi qui sustinent te, non confundentur.
Confundantur omnes iniqua agentes supervacue.
Vias tuas, Domine, demonstra mihi, et semitas tuas edoce me.
Dirige me in veritate tua, et doce me, quia tu es Deus salvator meus, et te sustinui tota die.
Reminiscere miserationum tuarum, Domine, et misericordiarum tuarum quae a saeculo sunt.
Delicta juventutis meae, et ignorantias meas, ne memineris. Secundum misericordiam tuam memento mei tu, propter bonitatem tuam, Domine.
Dulcis et rectus Dominus; propter hoc legem dabit delinquentibus in via.
Diriget mansuetos in judicio; docebit mites vias suas.
Universae viae Domini, misericordia et veritas, requirentibus testamentum ejus et testimonia ejus.
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About Dulcis et rectus Dominus
Philippe de Monte's motet Dulcis et rectus Dominus unfolds with a rich, devotional character, suitable for a double choir of SSATTB. The polyphonic writing is intricate, yet the composer ensures clarity of line and a profound sense of supplication. The Latin text, drawn from Psalm 24, expresses deep trust in God and a plea for guidance and forgiveness. The composer responds to the text's emotional arc, building towards moments of assurance and divine wisdom. The intricate interplay between the eight voices creates a sonorous and contemplative atmosphere, ideal for sacred occasions. The motet's serene yet earnest tone captures the essence of the psalm's message, making it a significant work within the Renaissance motet tradition.
