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Illumina oculos meos
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets, Offertory Hymns
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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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Illumina oculos meos by Ivo de Vento — Lyrics
Illumina oculos meos, ne unquam obdormiam in morte,
Ne quando dicat inimicus meus. Praevalui adversus eum.
;Variant 1
Qui tribulant me exultabunt si motus fuero.
Ego autem in misericordia tua speravi, Exultavit cor meum in salutary tuo.
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About Illumina oculos meos
These words, from Psalm 12, implore light and protection against spiritual death and the boasts of an enemy. The composer Ivo de Vento sets this sacred Latin text for SATB choir. The motet offers a profound reflection on faith and divine aid, expressing a deep reliance on God's mercy and salvation. The text speaks of overcoming tribulation through hope and song, celebrating the goodness of the Lord. It is a powerful expression of trust in God as a steadfast refuge and deliverer, fitting for liturgical use or as a moving concert motet.
