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A Prayer for Guidance
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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A Prayer for Guidance by William Ellison — Lyrics
In finem, pro ea quæ hæreditatem consequitur. Psalmus David.
Verba mea auribus percipe, Domine; intellige clamorem meum.
Intende voci orationis meæ, rex meus et Deus meus.
Quoniam ad te orabo, Domine: mane exaudies vocem meam.
Mane astabo tibi, et videbo
quoniam non Deus volens iniquitatem tu es.
Neque habitabit juxta te malignus,
neque permanebunt injusti ante oculos tuos.
Odisti omnes qui operantur iniquitatem; perdes omnes qui loquuntur mendacium.
Virum sanguinum et dolosum abominabitur Dominus.
Ego autem in multitudine misericordiæ tuæ introibo in domum tuam;
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About A Prayer for Guidance
William Ellison's A Prayer for Guidance is a sacred anthem for SATB choir. The work sets a prayer in Latin, opening with verses from Psalm 5, where the psalmist implores God to hear his plea and guide him in righteousness. The text expresses a deep desire for divine direction and protection from wrongdoers. The setting provides a rich texture for the choir, with the dual-language nature potentially allowing for a broader understanding or emphasis on specific phrases. This composition offers a thoughtful and devotional musical setting of ancient liturgical words, suitable for contemplative services or concerts.
