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Among the princes, earthly gods
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Among the princes, earthly gods by Benjamin Milgrove — Lyrics
Oratio ipsi David. Inclina, Domine, aurem tuam et exaudi me, quoniam inops et pauper sum ego.
Custodi animam meam, quoniam sanctus sum; salvum fac servum tuum, Deus meus,
sperantem in te.
Miserere mei, Domine, quoniam ad te clamavi tota die;
laetifica animam servi tui, quoniam ad te, Domine, animam meam levavi.
Quoniam tu, Domine, suavis et mitis, et multae misericordiae omnibus invocantibus te.
Auribus percipe, Domine, orationem meam, et intende voci deprecationis meae.
In die tribulationis meae clamavi ad te, quia exaudisti me.
Non est similis tui in diis, Domine,
et non est secundum opera tua.
Omnes gentes quascumque fecisti venient, et adorabunt coram te, Domine, et
glorificabunt nomen tuum.
Quoniam magnus es tu, et faciens mirabilia; tu es Deus solus.
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About Among the princes, earthly gods
This setting of Psalm 86, Among the princes, earthly gods, for SATB voices, offers a rich blend of Latin and English text. It is suitable for occasions where a choir might reflect on themes of divine protection and mercy. The composer Benjamin Milgrove draws upon the devotional power of the psalm, which expresses a plea for guidance and salvation. The work opens with a direct prayer for God’s attention and aid, invoking divine faithfulness and compassion. Milgrove’s setting is designed to be sung in a sacred context, perhaps during penitential seasons or times of reflection, allowing the choir to convey the depth of the psalm's heartfelt supplication and ultimate trust in God.
