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Bow down thine ear
Staff Notation • Sacred, Canons
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Bow down thine ear by John Wall Callcott — 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 Bow down thine ear
Callcott's Bow down thine ear is a canon for three trebles, setting a prayer for divine protection and mercy. The Latin text, from Psalm 86, pleads for God to hear the suppliant, who trusts in Him and seeks solace in His kindness and compassion. The music reflects the earnest petition of the words, with the imitative lines of the canon building a sense of fervent appeal. The composer's skill in canon writing is evident, creating a rich texture from simple contrapuntal means. This piece offers a profound devotional experience, suitable for choirs seeking a challenging yet rewarding sacred work.
