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Comfort, O Lord, the soul of Thy servant was composed by William Crotch.

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Comfort, O Lord, the soul of Thy servant is sung in Latin, English.

Comfort, O Lord, the soul of Thy servant by William Crotch — Lyrics & Sheet Music (PDF)

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“Comfort, O Lord, the soul of Thy servant” begins: Oratio ipsi David. Inclina, Domine, aurem tuam et exaudi me, quoniam inops et pauper sum e...… Read the full lyrics on ChoirPDFs.

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Composer: William Crotch

Format: Staff

Language: Latin, English

Pages: 2 pages

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Comfort, O Lord, the soul of Thy servant by William Crotch — 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 Comfort, O Lord, the soul of Thy servant

This devotional anthem, Comfort, O Lord, the soul of Thy servant, by William Crotch, opens with words from Psalm 86, reflecting a plea for divine comfort and guidance. The composer sets the Latin text of the prayer, which calls upon God for mercy and refuge, as the soul places its hope in Him. Crotch’s setting is for SATB choir, offering a rich texture for this deeply personal supplication. The English translation of the prayer emphasizes God's gentle and merciful nature, a source of solace for all who call upon Him. The text expresses profound faith in God's uniqueness and power, concluding with a vision of all nations adoring Him.