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Canada
Staff Notation • Sacred
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Canada by Samuel Holyoke — Lyrics
In finem. Psalmus David.
Exaudi, Deus, orationem meam cum deprecor; a timore inimici eripe animam meam.
Protexisti me a conventu malignantium, a multitudine operantium iniquitatem.
Quia exacuerunt ut gladium linguas suas; intenderunt arcum rem amaram,
ut sagittent in occultis immaculatum.
Subito sagittabunt eum, et non timebunt;
firmaverunt sibi sermonem nequam. Narraverunt ut absconderent laqueos;
dixerunt: Quis videbit eos?
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About Canada
Samuel Holyoke's Canada is a sacred work for STB voices, setting a text that begins in Latin before transitioning to English. The Latin portion is Psalm 63, a prayer for protection and deliverance from enemies, expressing a deep trust in God's ultimate vindication. This musical setting would have been familiar to choirs in early America, reflecting the sacred music traditions of the time. Holyoke was a prolific composer of psalm tunes and anthems, contributing significantly to the dissemination of music in the newly formed United States. This piece offers directors a chance to explore a composer whose work bridged the gap between European tradition and American musical identity.
