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Greenwich
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Greenwich by Daniel Read — Lyrics
Psalmus Asaph. Quam bonus Israël Deus, his qui recto sunt corde!
Mei autem pene moti sunt pedes, pene effusi sunt gressus mei:
quia zelavi super iniquos, pacem peccatorum videns.
Quia non est respectus morti eorum, et firmamentum in plaga eorum.
In labore hominum non sunt, et cum hominibus non flagellabuntur.
Ideo tenuit eos superbia; operti sunt iniquitate et impietate sua.
Prodiit quasi ex adipe iniquitas eorum; transierunt in affectum cordis.
Cogitaverunt et locuti sunt nequitiam; iniquitatem in excelso locuti sunt.
Posuerunt in caelum os suum, et lingua eorum transivit in terra.
Ideo convertetur populus meus hic, et dies pleni invenientur in eis.
Et dixerunt: Quomodo scit Deus, et si est scientia in excelso?
Ecce ipsi peccatores, et abundantes in saeculo obtinuerunt divitias.
Et dixi: Ergo sine causa justificavi cor meum, et lavi inter innocentes manus meas,
eEt fui flagellatus tota die, et castigatio mea in matutinis.
Si dicebam: Narrabo sic;
ecce nationem filiorum tuorum reprobavi.
Existimabam ut cognoscerem hoc; labor est ante me:
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About Greenwich
Daniel Read's Greenwich opens with a grand and majestic sweep, the SATB voices building rich textures. The composer skillfully juxtaposes Latin and English texts, weaving a narrative that reflects on divine justice and human faithfulness. The Latin Psalm verses, drawn from Psalm 73, explore the psalmist's struggle with envy at the prosperity of the wicked. This is answered and interpreted by the English text, which offers a perspective of steadfastness and unwavering belief in God's goodness, even amidst apparent inequity. The music moves with a sense of resolute purpose, supporting the profound theological message with powerful harmonic language. This hymn offers a contemplative yet uplifting experience for choirs and congregations alike.
