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Fidelity
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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Fidelity by Daniel Read — Lyrics
Canticum graduum. De profundis clamavi ad te, Domine;
Domine, exaudi vocem meam.
Fiant aures tuae intendentes in vocem deprecationis meae.
Si iniquitates observaveris, Domine, Domine, quis sustinebit?
Quia apud te propitiatio est; et propter legem tuam sustinui te, Domine.
Sustinuit anima mea in verbo ejus:
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About Fidelity
Daniel Read's Fidelity is a reflective setting suitable for moments of penitence or solemn contemplation. Sung in a combination of Latin and English, this sacred work for SATB choir draws its text from Psalm 130, the De Profundis, a profound plea for mercy. The composer captures the yearning and hope inherent in the text, moving from a cry out of the depths to an expression of unwavering trust in God's boundless mercy and redemptive power. The shifting between languages reflects the universal nature of these themes. Its hymn-like qualities make it a fitting choice for services focusing on repentance, forgiveness, and the enduring nature of faith.
