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From lowest depths of woe
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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From lowest depths of woe by Samuel Howard — 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 From lowest depths of woe
Samuel Howard's setting of From lowest depths of woe is a hymn for SATB voices. The text is presented in both Latin and English, drawing from Psalm 130, one of the seven penitential psalms. This psalm, often known as De Profundis clamavi, expresses a profound plea for divine mercy and forgiveness in the face of sin and iniquity. Howard's composition likely captures the penitential and hopeful spirit of the text, offering a poignant musical reflection on repentance and redemption. The work would be suitable for services focusing on themes of confession, absolution, or the hope found in God's compassion.
