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“Cast Me Not Away” begins: In finem. Psalmus David,… Read the full lyrics on ChoirPDFs.

Who composed Cast Me Not Away?

Cast Me Not Away was composed by Samuel Sebastian Wesley.

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Cast Me Not Away is sung in Latin, English.

Cast Me Not Away by Samuel Sebastian Wesley — Lyrics & Sheet Music (PDF)

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Composer: Samuel Sebastian Wesley

Format: Staff

Language: Latin, English

Pages: 8 pages

This edition was prepared by Steve Johnson — free to download, print, rehearse and perform.

Cast Me Not Away by Samuel Sebastian Wesley — Lyrics

In finem. Psalmus David, cum venit ad eum Nathan propheta, quando intravit ad Bethsabee. Miserere mei, Deus, secundum magnam misericordiam tuam; et secundum multitudinem miserationum tuarum, dele iniquitatem meam. Amplius lava me ab iniquitate mea: et a peccato meo munda me. Quoniam iniquitatem meam ego cognosco, et peccatum meum contra me est semper. Tibi soli peccavi, et malum coram te feci; ut justificeris in sermonibus tuis, et vincas cum judicaris. Ecce enim in iniquitatibus conceptus sum: et in peccatis concepit me mater mea. Ecce enim veritatem dilexisti; incerta et occulta sapientiae tuae manifestasti mihi. Asperges me hyssopo, et mundabor; lavabis me, et super nivem dealbabor. Auditui meo dabis gaudium et laetitiam: et exsultabunt ossa humiliata. Averte faciem tuam a peccatis meis, et omnes iniquitates meas dele.

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About Cast Me Not Away

Samuel Sebastian Wesley's Cast Me Not Away is a powerful sacred anthem for SSATTB choir. The work opens with a striking musical depiction of the text's plea for divine mercy. The Latin text, taken from Psalm 51, is followed by an English translation, creating a rich tapestry of devotion. The composer masterfully uses the combined forces of the choir to express the profound penitence and hope for absolution inherent in the words. The intricate interplay between the vocal lines underscores the emotional weight of the psalm, making this a compelling choice for liturgical or concert settings.