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Bow down thine ear, O Lord
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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Bow down thine ear, O Lord by Anton Stepanovich Arensky — 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
Anton Stepanovich Arensky’s Bow down thine ear, O Lord is a setting for SATB choir of a deeply personal prayer. The Latin text, from the Psalms, expresses the composer’s plea for divine protection and mercy in times of trouble. Arensky crafts a rich, devotional sound for his choir, with the voices often moving in close harmony, creating a sense of supplication and earnest faith. The polyphony here is devotional rather than complex, the intricate yet clear vocal lines supporting the raw emotion of the text. This is a powerful anthem for choir directors seeking a profound and moving sacred work that allows for expressive vocal performance.
