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Davids Psalm 51
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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Davids Psalm 51 by Harald Fryklöf — 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 Davids Psalm 51
Harald Fryklöf’s Davids Psalm 51 for SATB voices is a setting of Psalm 51, the traditional penitential psalm, here presented in both Latin and Swedish. The text expresses a profound plea for divine forgiveness and cleansing, acknowledging sin and seeking mercy. Fryklöf’s music responds to this deeply personal and spiritual text with an intensity that builds through the psalm’s verses. The interplay between the four vocal parts creates a rich and often dramatic texture, reflecting the inner turmoil and ultimate hope for absolution. This sacred anthem offers a powerful devotional experience, suitable for choirs seeking to explore themes of repentance and redemption through compelling choral writing.
