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Blessed is he that considereth the poor
Staff Notation • Sacred, Verse anthems
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Blessed is he that considereth the poor by Michael Wise — Lyrics
(1) Blessed is he that considereth the poor and needy:
the Lord shall deliver him in the time of trouble.
(4) … Lord, be merciful unto me:
heal my soul, for I have sinned against thee.
(7) All* mine enemies whisper together against me:
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About Blessed is he that considereth the poor
Michael Wise's Blessed is he that considereth the poor is a compelling verse anthem suitable for services of penitence or reflection. The text, drawn from Psalm 41, moves from a prayer for the vulnerable to a personal plea for healing and forgiveness, before ending with a triumphant affirmation of God's everlasting praise. Wise crafts this SATB setting to mirror the emotional arc of the words, building from contemplative passages to moments of powerful declaration. The English text provides a clear and direct expression of spiritual struggle and ultimate trust in divine mercy, making it an effective choice for choirs seeking a piece with both devotional depth and dramatic impact.
