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Great God, attend while Zion sings
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Great God, attend while Zion sings by Thomas Jarman — Lyrics
In finem, pro torcularibus filiis Core. Psalmus.
Quam dilecta tabernacula tua, Domine virtutum!
Concupiscit, et deficit anima mea in atria Domini; cor meum et caro
mea exsultaverunt in Deum vivum.
Etenim passer invenit sibi domum, et turtur nidum sibi,
ubi ponat pullos suos: altaria tua, Domine virtutum, rex meus, et Deus meus.
Beati qui habitant in domo tua, Domine; in saecula saeculorum laudabunt te.
Beatus vir cujus est auxilium abs te: ascensiones in corde suo disposuit,
in valle lacrimarum, in loco quem posuit.
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About Great God, attend while Zion sings
Thomas Jarman's setting of Great God, attend while Zion sings is a sacred hymn for SATB choir. The Latin text is Psalm 84, a psalm of ascents expressing a deep longing for God's house and presence. The composer's treatment of this devotional text likely offers a rich musical setting that reflects the psalmist's fervent desire and eventual joy in the sanctuary. This piece would be a suitable addition to services or concerts seeking to explore themes of devotion and spiritual homecoming.
