This edition was prepared by Barry Johnston — free to download, print, rehearse and perform.
Ellington
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · Barry Johnston
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Ellington by Truman Wetmore — Lyrics
Oratio David. Exaudi, Domine, justitiam meam; intende deprecationem meam.
Auribus percipe orationem meam, non in labiis dolosis.
De vultu tuo judicium meum prodeat; oculi tui videant aequitates.
Probasti cor meum, et visitasti nocte; igne me examinasti,
et non est inventa in me iniquitas.
Ut non loquatur os meum
opera hominum: propter verba labiorum tuorum,
ego custodivi vias duras.
Perfice gressus meos in semitis tuis, ut non moveantur vestigia mea.
Ego clamavi, quoniam exaudisti me, Deus; inclina aurem tuam mihi,
et exaudi verba mea.
Mirifica misericordias tuas, qui salvos facis sperantes in te.
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About Ellington
This setting of Psalm 17 (Prayer of David) is suitable for liturgical occasions when a choir wishes to offer a profound expression of faith and trust. Truman Wetmore crafts a powerful SATB anthem using both Latin and English text. The Latin verses form a direct plea for divine justice and protection, calling upon God to examine the heart and guard the singer under His wings. The English text provides a parallel call for God's righteous judgment and mercy, emphasizing unwavering devotion and the desire to walk in His paths. This piece offers a rich harmonic language and a moving devotional experience for singers and listeners alike.
