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Easton was composed by Samuel Holyoke.

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Easton is sung in Latin, English.

Easton by Samuel Holyoke — Lyrics & Sheet Music (PDF)

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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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Composer: Samuel Holyoke

Format: Staff

Language: Latin, English

Pages: 1 page

Easton by Samuel Holyoke — Lyrics

In finem. Psalmus David. Ad te, Domine, levavi animam meam: Deus meus, in te confido; non erubescam. Neque irrideant me inimici mei: etenim universi qui sustinent te, non confundentur. Confundantur omnes iniqua agentes supervacue. Vias tuas, Domine, demonstra mihi, et semitas tuas edoce me. Dirige me in veritate tua, et doce me, quia tu es Deus salvator meus, et te sustinui tota die. Reminiscere miserationum tuarum, Domine, et misericordiarum tuarum quae a saeculo sunt. Delicta juventutis meae, et ignorantias meas, ne memineris. Secundum misericordiam tuam memento mei tu, propter bonitatem tuam, Domine. Dulcis et rectus Dominus; propter hoc legem dabit delinquentibus in via. Diriget mansuetos in judicio; docebit mites vias suas. Universae viae Domini, misericordia et veritas, requirentibus testamentum ejus et testimonia ejus.

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About Easton

Samuel Holyoke's Easton is a sacred work arranged for both STB and SATB choirs. It sets a Latin text, primarily from Psalm 25, which is a prayer for guidance and protection. The composer's setting would have been familiar to American congregations in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, where it was likely sung as a hymn. The text speaks of trust in God, seeking His paths, and remembering His mercy, expressing a deep spiritual yearning. The English translation reflects these themes of reliance and seeking divine truth, making it a poignant choice for devotional settings.