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Armenia
Staff Notation • Sacred
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · Barry Johnston
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Armenia by Stephen Jenks — Lyrics
In finem, pro torcularibus filiis Core. Psalmus.
Quam dilecta tabernacula tua, Domine virtutum!
Concupiscit, et deficit anima mea in atria Domini; cor meum et caro
mea exsultaverunt in Deum vivum.
Etenim passer invenit sibi domum, et turtur nidum sibi,
ubi ponat pullos suos: altaria tua, Domine virtutum, rex meus, et Deus meus.
Beati qui habitant in domo tua, Domine; in saecula saeculorum laudabunt te.
Beatus vir cujus est auxilium abs te: ascensiones in corde suo disposuit,
in valle lacrimarum, in loco quem posuit.
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About Armenia
This setting of Psalm 84 is suitable for any occasion of joyful praise. The SATB choir explores the text, beginning in Latin with the familiar words of the psalm, 'Quam dilecta tabernacula tua, Domine virtutum!' (How lovely are your tabernacles, O Lord of hosts!). The setting then moves into English, continuing the theme of longing for God's presence. The music will allow directors to showcase the expressive capabilities of their choir, with opportunities for both lush harmonic writing and moments of fervent declamation. Its blend of sacred text and accessible musical language makes it a compelling choice for liturgical or concert use.
