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All Saints
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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All Saints by Alexander Gillet — Lyrics
Oratio David. Exaudi, Domine, justitiam meam; intende deprecationem meam.
Auribus percipe orationem meam, non in labiis dolosis.
De vultu tuo judicium meum prodeat; oculi tui videant aequitates.
Probasti cor meum, et visitasti nocte; igne me examinasti,
et non est inventa in me iniquitas.
Ut non loquatur os meum
opera hominum: propter verba labiorum tuorum,
ego custodivi vias duras.
Perfice gressus meos in semitis tuis, ut non moveantur vestigia mea.
Ego clamavi, quoniam exaudisti me, Deus; inclina aurem tuam mihi,
et exaudi verba mea.
Mirifica misericordias tuas, qui salvos facis sperantes in te.
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About All Saints
Suitable for occasions honouring saints or when the liturgy calls for a reflective setting of a penitential psalm, Alexander Gillet's All Saints offers a powerful musical expression. Set for SATB choir, the work draws text from Psalm 17, a prayer of David seeking divine protection and vindication. The Latin original is profound, speaking of a pure heart and steadfast devotion, asking God to judge justly and to keep the singer safe under His protection. The choir will find opportunities for nuanced dynamic and textual interpretation, particularly in moments of supplication and trust. The inclusion of an English translation makes the text accessible to a wider audience, enhancing its suitability for diverse choral programmes.
