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Exsurgat Deus
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SSATB · Willem Verkaik
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Exsurgat Deus by Giovanni Francesco Anerio — Lyrics
In finem. Psalmus cantici ipsi David.
Exsurgat Deus, et dissipentur inimici ejus;
et fugiant qui oderunt eum a facie ejus.
Sicut deficit fumus, deficiant;
sicut fluit cera a facie ignis, sic pereant peccatores a facie Dei.
Et justi epulentur,
et exsultent in conspectu Dei,
et delectentur in laetitia.
Cantate Deo; psalmum dicite nomini ejus:
iter facite ei qui ascendit super occasum.
Dominus nomen illi; exsultate in conspectu ejus.
Turbabuntur a facie ejus,
patris orphanorum, et judicis viduarum;
Deus in loco sancto suo.
Deus qui inhabitare facit unius moris in domo;
qui educit vinctos in fortitudine,
similiter eos qui exasperant, qui habitant in sepulchris.
Deus, cum egredereris in conspectu populi tui,
cum pertransires in deserto,
terra mota est, etenim caeli distillaverunt,
a facie Dei Sinai, a facie Dei Israël.
Pluviam voluntariam segregabis, Deus, haereditati tuae;
et infirmata est, tu vero perfecisti eam.
Animalia tua habitabunt in ea;
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About Exsurgat Deus
This powerful motet by Giovanni Francesco Anerio is suitable for a variety of liturgical occasions, particularly those calling for a strong declaration of faith and divine justice. Sung in Latin, Exsurgat Deus sets a psalm text that vividly contrasts the scattering of enemies with the rejoicing of the righteous. The music moves with dramatic flair, urging the choir to express the text’s turbulent energy and ultimate triumph. Anerio's SSATB setting offers rich harmonic possibilities, with moments of fervent declamation and serene exultation. This piece would provide a profound and engaging experience for both performers and listeners, speaking of God's protective power and the joy found in His presence.
