Consurgat Domine Michael (Jacob Handl)

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• (Posted 2025-10-02)  CPDL #86960:     

Editor: Drew Sellis (submitted 2025-10-02).   Score information: A4, 5 pages, 107 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Note values halved, written pitch retained.

General Information

Title: Consurgat Domine Michael
Composer: Jacob Handl
Text: Daniel 12:1 (adapted)
Number of voices: 5vv   Voicing: SATTB
Genre: Sacred, Motet

Language: Latin
Instruments: A cappella

First published: 1590 in Opus musicum (Jacob Handl), Volume 4, no. 103
Description: Motet in honour of Michael the Archangel.

Original text and translations

Latin text Consurgat, Domine, Michael Archangelus in tempore hoc turbulento, qui stet pro filiis populi sui contra draconem furoris infesti. O Michael, coelestis militiae signifer, in adjutorium nostrum veni, princeps ac propugnator inclite.

English translation May Michael the Archangel arise, O Lord, in this turbulent time, who stands for the sons of his people against the dragon of raging hostility. O Michael, standard-bearer of the heavenly host, come to our aid, illustrious prince and defender.