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Ecce Dominus veniet
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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6 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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Ecce Dominus veniet by Michael Praetorius — Lyrics
Ecce Dominus veniet et omnes sancti ejus cum eo et erit in die illa lux magna, alleluia.
Variant 1
Et exibit de Jerusalem sicut aqua munda.
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About Ecce Dominus veniet
Michael Praetorius's motet Ecce Dominus veniet unfolds with a rich SSATB texture, its Latin sacred text vividly portraying the coming of the Lord. The opening section, proclaiming 'Behold, the Lord will come with all his saints and in that day there will be great light,' is supported by jubilant alleluias. The music then shifts to describe Jerusalem, 'from which shall go forth pure water,' and the Lord's eternal reign over all nations. A second variant offers a different perspective, announcing the arrival of God and man from the house of David to sit on the throne, again with a final alleluia.
