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Gratitude
Staff Notation • Sacred, Set pieces
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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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Gratitude by Jacob French — Lyrics
Alleluja. Dilexi, quoniam exaudiet Dominus vocem orationis meae.
Quia inclinavit aurem suam mihi, et in diebus meis invocabo.
Circumdederunt me dolores mortis; et pericula inferni invenerunt me.
Tribulationem et dolorem inveni,
et nomen Domini invocavi: o Domine, libera animam meam.
Misericors Dominus et justus, et Deus noster miseretur.
Custodiens parvulos Dominus; humiliatus sum, et liberavit me.
Convertere, anima mea, in requiem tuam, quia Dominus benefecit tibi:
quia eripuit animam meam de morte, oculos meos a lacrimis, pedes meos a lapsu.
Placebo Domino in regione vivorum.
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About Gratitude
This SATB setting of Gratitude would be appropriate for a service of thanksgiving or general worship. Jacob French’s setting opens with a confident Alleluia, embracing Latin texts that express profound reliance on God for deliverance from suffering. The music reflects the textual journey from tribulation and the fear of death to a deep-seated trust in God’s mercy and justice. The composer shifts between Latin and English, allowing the choir to communicate the core message of gratitude in a way that resonates with a wider audience. It is a testament to the power of faith in overcoming adversity, culminating in a peaceful resolution and a commitment to living a life of praise.
