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Foundling Hospital Anthem, HWV 268 "Blessed are they that considereth the poor"
Staff Notation • Sacred, Oratorios
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Foundling Hospital Anthem, HWV 268 "Blessed are they that considereth the poor" by George Fredrick Handel — Lyrics
1.
Blessed are they that considereth the poor and needy:
the Lord will deliver them in time of trouble,
the Lord preserve them and comfort them.
They deliver the poor that crieth, the fatherless
and him that hath none to help him.
The Lord will comfort them.
O God, who from the suckling’s mouth
ordaineth early praise,
of such as worship Thee in truth
accept the humble lays.
2.
The charitables shall be hadin everlasting remembrance
and the good will shineas the brightness of the firmament.
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About Foundling Hospital Anthem, HWV 268 "Blessed are they that considereth the poor"
This anthem sets words of comfort and blessing for the poor, the needy, and the fatherless. Handel’s music reflects the profound compassion of the text, moving from quiet reflection on charity to soaring expressions of divine assurance. A setting of English words, it is scored for SATB choir. The texts speak of God’s deliverance and comfort in times of trouble, the lasting remembrance of the charitable, and His support for those who are sick. The work concludes with a jubilant Hallelujah, a powerful affirmation of faith and hope.
