This edition was prepared by Barry Johnston — free to download, print, rehearse and perform.
Barrington
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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2 editions of this piece
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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Barrington by Daniel Read — Lyrics
In finem. Psalmus David. Usquequo, Domine, oblivisceris me in finem? usquequo avertis faciem tuam a me?
quamdiu ponam consilia in anima mea; dolorem in corde meo per diem?
usquequo exaltabitur inimicus meus super me?
Respice, et exaudi me, Domine Deus meus. Illumina oculos meos, ne umquam obdormiam in morte;
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About Barrington
Daniel Read's Barrington is a setting for SATB choir of a text that moves between Latin and English. The Latin portion draws on Psalm 13, wrestling with feelings of abandonment by God and a plea for divine intervention and light. The English translation then offers a hopeful resolution, expressing trust in God's mercy and a resolve to sing praises for His goodness. This hymn, suitable for services seeking to explore themes of doubt and ultimate reliance on faith, offers a rich emotional journey for both singers and listeners. Its traditional hymn-like character makes it accessible for many congregational settings.
