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Desertion
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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3 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Desertion by Oliver Holden — Lyrics
Alleluja, Aggaei et Zachariae.
Lauda, anima mea, Dominum. Laudabo Dominum in vita mea; psallam Deo meo quamdiu fuero. Nolite confidere in principibus,
in filiis hominum, in quibus non est salus.
Exibit spiritus ejus, et revertetur in terram suam;
in illa die peribunt omnes cogitationes eorum.
Beatus cujus Deus Jacob adjutor ejus, spes ejus in Domino Deo ipsius:
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About Desertion
Oliver Holden's Desertion is a sacred hymn for unison treble voices with an optional descant. The text, presented in Latin and English, draws from scripture, speaking of praise, trust in God above earthly princes, and divine protection for the vulnerable. The musical setting, though not provided here, would likely reflect the solemn and devotional nature of its lyrical content, offering a space for contemplation and spiritual reflection within a congregational or choral context. Its structure suggests a piece suitable for services or concerts where biblical texts are central to the musical offering.
