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Double chant in E flat minor
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anglican chants
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Double chant in E flat minor by Henry Walford Davies — Lyrics
In finem, pro ea quæ hæreditatem consequitur. Psalmus David.
Verba mea auribus percipe, Domine; intellige clamorem meum.
Intende voci orationis meæ, rex meus et Deus meus.
Quoniam ad te orabo, Domine: mane exaudies vocem meam.
Mane astabo tibi, et videbo
quoniam non Deus volens iniquitatem tu es.
Neque habitabit juxta te malignus,
neque permanebunt injusti ante oculos tuos.
Odisti omnes qui operantur iniquitatem; perdes omnes qui loquuntur mendacium.
Virum sanguinum et dolosum abominabitur Dominus.
Ego autem in multitudine misericordiæ tuæ introibo in domum tuam;
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About Double chant in E flat minor
This setting of Psalm 5, "Verba mea auribus percipe, Domine", is a substantial example of a Double Chant, typically sung in Anglican services. Walford Davies crafts a rich SATB texture to support the Latin text, which serves as a prayer for guidance and protection from enemies. The composer masterfully builds the musical argument, moving from introspection to confident assertion of faith. The inclusion of an English translation alongside the original Latin makes this piece accessible for choirs exploring the rich tradition of Anglican chant, offering a profound musical setting for penitential seasons or moments of personal reflection within the liturgy.
