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Dudley
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Dudley by William Billings — Lyrics
In finem. Psalmus David. Usquequo, Domine, oblivisceris me in finem? usquequo avertis faciem tuam a me?
quamdiu ponam consilia in anima mea; dolorem in corde meo per diem?
usquequo exaltabitur inimicus meus super me?
Respice, et exaudi me, Domine Deus meus. Illumina oculos meos, ne umquam obdormiam in morte;
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About Dudley
William Billings' Dudley is a substantial setting for SATB choir, combining Latin and English texts. The Latin portion draws from Psalm 13, a lament that questions divine abandonment and pleads for God's attention and salvation. This deeply personal cry for help is set with a solemnity and gravity appropriate to its profound spiritual and emotional weight. The ensuing English text shifts focus, offering a powerful affirmation of trust and gratitude in God's provision. This contrast between supplication and thanksgiving creates a compelling devotional arc, making Dudley a moving choice for occasions of solemn reflection followed by praise.
