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Bow down Thine ear, O Lord
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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3 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Bow down Thine ear, O Lord by Herbert Brewer — 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, O Lord
This anthem is suitable for services of lament or penitence, setting a prayer from Psalm 86. The Latin text, translating to "Bow down Thine ear, O Lord", is a plea for divine protection and mercy in times of trouble. Brewer’s setting for SATB choir, with its interplay of Latin and English, offers a rich harmonic language, reflecting the devotional nature of the text. The composer masterfully crafts moments of intense supplication alongside expressions of unwavering faith in God’s boundless compassion. It is a powerful choral work that can deeply move a congregation, drawing them into the fervent prayer for solace and deliverance.
