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For thee O God our constant praise
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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For thee O God our constant praise by Vincent Francis Novello — Lyrics
In finem. Psalmus David, canticum Jeremiae et Ezechielis populo transmigrationis, cum inciperent exire.
Te decet hymnus, Deus, in Sion, et tibi reddetur votum in Jerusalem.
Exaudi orationem meam; ad te omnis caro veniet.
Verba iniquorum praevaluerunt super nos, et impietatibus nostris tu propitiaberis.
Beatus quem elegisti et assumpsisti: inhabitabit in atriis tuis.
Replebimur in bonis domus tuae; sanctum est templum tuum,
mirabile in aequitate. Exaudi nos, Deus, salutaris noster,
spes omnium finium terrae, et in mari longe.
Praeparans montes in virtute tua, accinctus potentia;
qui conturbas profundum maris, sonum fluctuum ejus. Turbabuntur gentes,
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About For thee O God our constant praise
This motet, For thee O God our constant praise, sets a Latin text from Psalm 64. It begins with a plea for God's attention and a recognition of human sinfulness, leading to a prayer for divine favour and dwelling in God's presence. The music is for SATB choir and expresses a profound sense of supplication and eventual trust in the Almighty. The composer, Vincent Francis Novello, crafts a devotional setting that moves from penitence to hopeful anticipation of divine mercy and strength. The text reflects the universal human experience of seeking solace and redemption through faith, culminating in a powerful affirmation of God's enduring power and protection over all creation.
