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Crete
Staff Notation • Sacred
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
STB · Barry Johnston
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Crete by Samuel Babcock — Lyrics
Canticum graduum. Ad Dominum cum tribularer clamavi, et exaudivit me.
Domine, libera animam meam a labiis iniquis et a lingua dolosa.
Quid detur tibi, aut quid apponatur tibi ad linguam dolosam?
Sagittae potentis acutae, cum carbonibus desolatoriis.
Heu mihi, quia incolatus meus prolongatus est! habitavi cum habitantibus
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About Crete
This evocative setting for STB voices draws on the ancient text of Psalm 120, also known as a Song of Degrees. The Latin lyrics express a cry for deliverance from deceitful tongues and malicious adversaries, with a profound sense of weariness and alienation from those who hate peace. The composer Samuel Babcock crafts a musical response to this plea for spiritual protection and solace. The alternating Latin and English texts allow for a rich exploration of the psalm's themes, making it a poignant choice for sacred occasions.
