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In te Domine speravi
Staff Notation • Sacred, Tenebrae responsories
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In te Domine speravi by Sebastiano Cherici — Lyrics
In te Domine speravi, non confundar me in æternum.
In justitia tua libera me. Inclina ad me aurem tuam,
accelera ut eruas me.
Esto mihi in Deum protectorem et in domum refugii,
ut salvum me facias.
Quoniam et refugium meum est tu
et propter nomen tuum fortitudo mea,
deduces me et enutries me.
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About In te Domine speravi
Sebastiano Cherici’s In te Domine speravi is a sacred motet for SATB choir, sung in Latin. It belongs to the tradition of Tenebrae responsories, liturgical settings of texts sung during the services of Holy Week, particularly during the night office of Tenebrae. The text, drawn from the Psalms and other scriptural sources, expresses profound trust in God and a plea for deliverance. The composer sets these words of supplication and faith with musical devotion, creating a powerful and moving reflection on dependence and divine protection. The rich SATB texture allows for expressive harmonies and contrapuntal lines to underscore the gravitas of the liturgical text.
