This edition was prepared by Douglas Walczak — free to download, print, rehearse and perform.
For Thee, O God, our constant praise
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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For Thee, O God, our constant praise by Anonymous — 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 setting of For Thee, O God, our constant praise is for SATB choir. The Latin text is a paraphrase of Psalm 65:1-4, which speaks of God's glory in creation and his responsiveness to prayer. It is a hymn of thanksgiving and supplication, looking to God for salvation and peace. The music is crafted to reflect the solemnity and grandeur of the words, offering a powerful expression of devotion suitable for sacred occasions. The composer is anonymous, suggesting it may originate from a tradition of congregational singing or a well-established liturgical setting that has been passed down through generations. The piece is written in staff notation, with both Latin and English texts provided.
