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Behold, the eyes of the Lord
Staff Notation • Sacred, Antiphons
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Behold, the eyes of the Lord by Roger Petrich — Lyrics
Psalmus David. Exsultate, justi, in Domino; rectos decet collaudatio.
Confitemini Domino in cithara; in psalterio decem chordarum psallite illi.
Cantate ei canticum novum; bene psallite ei in vociferatione.
Quia rectum est verbum Domini, et omnia opera ejus in fide.
Diligit misericordiam et judicium; misericordia Domini plena est terra.
Verbo Domini caeli firmati sunt, et spiritu oris ejus omnis virtus eorum.
Congregans sicut in utre aquas maris;
ponens in thesauris abyssos.
Timeat Dominum omnis terra; ab eo autem commoveantur omnes inhabitantes orbem.
Quoniam ipse dixit, et facta sunt; ipse mandavit et creata sunt.
Dominus dissipat consilia gentium;
reprobat autem cogitationes populorum, et reprobat consilia principum.
Consilium autem Domini in aeternum manet; cogitationes cordis ejus in generatione et generationem.
Beata gens cujus est Dominus Deus ejus; populus quem
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About Behold, the eyes of the Lord
Roger Petrich's setting of Behold, the eyes of the Lord offers a powerful anthem for SATB choir. The text, drawn from Psalm 33, expresses unwavering faith in God's divine providence and omnipotence. The composer skillfully blends Latin and English, moving between the solemnity of the original text and its clear translation. This work is ideal for choirs looking for a rich, harmonically engaging piece that explores themes of justice, mercy, and creation. Its antiphon-like structure lends itself to moments of congregational reflection or as a stirring declaration of praise within a liturgical setting.
