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Blessed is he that considereth the poor
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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Blessed is he that considereth the poor by Hubert Platt Main — 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
Hubert Platt Main’s anthem Blessed is he that considereth the poor for SATB choir is a setting of Psalm 41. The music opens with a sense of deep reflection, the voices moving together in homophony. The text, presented in both Latin and English, explores themes of compassion for the less fortunate, divine protection, and personal suffering, all woven into a prayer for solace and strength. The SATB voicing allows for rich harmonic textures and expressive contrasts, enhancing the profound spiritual message of the psalm. This sacred work offers a moving musical meditation on faith and resilience in times of hardship.
