Audi Domine hymnum

General information

Audi Domine hymnum is a text adapted from Solomon's song at the dedication of the Temple (I Kings 8:28-29), used particularly at the dedication of a church.

Settings by composers

• Francesco Bianciardi SATTB
• Melchior Franck
  • a 9
  • a 8
• Giovanni Gabrieli a 7
• Hans Leo Hassler a 8
• Claudio Merulo a 6
• Samuel Webbe SATB & organ

Text and translations

Latin text Audi Domine hymnum et orationem quam servus tuus orat coram te hodie: ut sint oculi tui aperti et aures tuae intendentes super domum istam die ac nocte.

English translation Hear, O Lord, the hymn and the prayer which thy servant prays before thee today: that thine eyes may be open, and thine ears attentive, upon this house day and night.

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