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In te domine speravi
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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In te domine speravi by Wacław z Szamotuł — Lyrics
In finem. Psalmus David, pro extasi.
In te, Domine, speravi; non confundar in aeternum: 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 fortitudo mea et refugium meum es tu; et propter nomen tuum deduces me et enutries me.
Educes me de laqueo hoc quem absconderunt mihi, quoniam tu es protector meus.
In manus tuas commendo spiritum meum; redemisti me, Domine Deus veritatis.
Odisti observantes vanitates supervacue; ego autem in Domino speravi.
Exsultabo, et laetabor in misericordia tua, quoniam respexisti humilitatem meam;
salvasti de necessitatibus animam meam.
Nec conclusisti me in manibus inimici: statuisti in loco spatioso pedes meos.
Miserere mei, Domine, quoniam tribulor; conturbatus est in ira oculus meus,
anima mea, et venter meus.
Quoniam defecit in dolore vita mea, et anni mei in gemitibus.
Infirmata est in paupertate virtus mea, et ossa mea conturbata sunt.
Super omnes inimicos meos factus sum opprobrium, et vicinis meis valde, et timor notis meis; qui videbant me foras fugerunt a me.
Oblivioni datus sum, tamquam mortuus a corde; factus sum tamquam vas perditum:
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About In te domine speravi
This motet for SATB voices sets a Latin text expressing profound trust in God during times of tribulation. The words, drawn from Psalm 31, speak of seeking refuge, protection, and deliverance, culminating in a declaration of joyful hope in divine mercy. Wacław z Szamotuł’s setting is a powerful musical embodiment of this prayerful plea, offering a rich harmonic and contrapuntal experience for the choir. Its sacred nature and expressive text make it a compelling choice for services or concerts seeking to convey themes of faith and steadfastness. The composer masterfully guides the listener through the unfolding drama of the text, from supplication to confident exultation.
