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Be Merciful Unto Me O Lord
Staff Notation • Sacred, Verse anthems
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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 · Stuart McIntosh
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Be Merciful Unto Me O Lord by John Blow — 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 Be Merciful Unto Me O Lord
John Blow's Be Merciful Unto Me O Lord is a powerful setting of Psalm 86:1-7, a deeply personal plea for divine protection and mercy. The text expresses the composer's profound reliance on God, seeking solace in times of trouble and celebrating God's benevolent nature. Set for SATB choir, this sacred verse anthem masterfully blends Latin and English texts, reflecting the liturgical practices of its time. Blow's compositional skill is evident in his sensitive treatment of the devotional words, creating a moving experience for both performers and listeners. This work offers a compelling opportunity for choirs seeking to explore significant English sacred repertoire.
