Dulcis et rectus

Jeffrey Quick’s Dulcis et rectus is a setting of the Latin text for a responsorial psalm, suitable for SATB choir. The words, from Psalm 24, speak of God’s guidance and teaching for the meek. The music offers a direct and devotional setting of these sacred words, providing a reflective moment within a liturgy. The text, 'Sweet and upright is the Lord; therefore he will teach sinners in his way. He will guide the meek in judgment and will teach the meek his way,' underscores themes of divine instruction and righteousness. This work would serve well in a service where a choir is asked to lead the congregation in sung prayer or meditation on scripture.