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Blessed is he that considereth the poor
Staff Notation • Sacred, Canons
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Blessed is he that considereth the poor by John Wall Callcott — Lyrics
In finem. Psalmus ipsi David.
Beatus qui intelligit super egenum et pauperem: in die mala liberabit eum Dominus.
Dominus conservet eum, et vivificet eum, et beatum faciat eum in terra,
et non tradat eum in animam inimicorum ejus.
Dominus opem ferat illi super lectum doloris ejus; universum stratum ejus versasti in infirmitate ejus.
Ego dixi: Domine, miserere mei; sana animam meam, quia peccavi tibi.
Inimici mei dixerunt mala mihi: Quando morietur, et peribit nomen ejus?
Et si ingrediebatur ut videret, vana loquebatur; cor ejus congregavit iniquitatem sibi.
Egrediebatur foras et loquebatur.
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About Blessed is he that considereth the poor
This motet sets verses from Psalm 41, a passage that speaks of God's protection for the compassionate towards the needy. The composer John Wall Callcott, known for his skill in writing canons, weaves the Latin text into a rich SATB texture. The music reflects the psalm's plea for divine aid in times of trouble and the assurance of God's deliverance. The setting emphasizes the theme of spiritual reward for those who show mercy, a central tenet of Christian teaching. Callcott's mastery of contrapuntal writing brings depth and resonance to the sacred words, creating a powerful expression of faith and reliance on divine grace.
