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A Song of Trust
Staff Notation • Sacred, Sacred songs
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A Song of Trust by Charles Villiers Stanford — Lyrics
Canticum graduum. Levavi oculos meos in montes, unde veniet auxilium mihi.
Auxilium meum a Domino, qui fecit caelum et terram.
Non det in commotionem pedem tuum, neque dormitet qui custodit te.
Ecce non dormitabit neque dormiet qui custodit Israël.
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About A Song of Trust
Charles Villiers Stanford's A Song of Trust is a devotional piece for solo voice, suitable for services or concerts. The Latin text, drawn from Psalm 121 (Canticum graduum), is a profound expression of reliance on divine protection. The singer implores God for aid, affirming that the Lord, maker of heaven and earth, watches over us, granting security against all harm, day and night. This sacred song, with its comforting message of unwavering trust in God's guardianship, would resonate powerfully in a reflective liturgical setting or a thoughtful concert programme. The composer's skill in setting devotional texts to music is evident throughout.
