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Be merciful unto me, O God
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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Be merciful unto me, O God by Jennifer Bastable — Lyrics
In finem, ne disperdas. David in tituli inscriptionem, cum fugeret a facie Saul in speluncam.
Miserere mei, Deus, miserere mei, quoniam in te confidit anima mea. Et in umbra
alarum tuarum sperabo, donec transeat iniquitas.
Clamabo ad Deum altissimum, Deum qui
benefecit mihi.
Misit de caelo, et liberavit me; dedit in opprobrium conculcantes me.
Misit Deus misericordiam suam et veritatem suam,
et eripuit animam meam de medio catulorum leonum.
Dormivi conturbatus. Filii hominum dentes eorum arma et sagittae,
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About Be merciful unto me, O God
Jennifer Bastable’s setting of Be merciful unto me, O God is suitable for services of penitence or general intercession. Based on Psalm 57, the text has a rich history, being a prayer of David when he fled from Saul. The composer has set this Latin text, with the English translation woven in, for SATB choir. The music reflects the plea for divine protection and deliverance, with moments of intense supplication building to expressions of trust and exultation. The blend of languages adds an extra dimension to this devotional anthem, making it an effective choice for choirs looking to explore settings of biblical texts that speak of faith amidst adversity.
