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Harpersfield
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Harpersfield by Zalmon Peck — Lyrics
In finem. filiis Core, pro arcanis. Psalmus.
Deus noster refugium et virtus;
adjutor in tribulationibus quae invenerunt nos nimis.
Propterea non timebimus dum turbabitur terra,
et transferentur montes in cor maris.
Sonuerunt, et et turbatae sunt aquae eorum;
conturbati sunt montes in fortitudine ejus.
Fluminis impetus laetificat civitatem Dei:
sanctificavit tabernaculum suum Altissimus.
Deus in medio ejus, non commovebitur;
adjuvabit eam Deus mane diluculo.
Conturbatae sunt gentes, et inclinata sunt regna:
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About Harpersfield
This arrangement of Psalm 46 (45) opens with a sturdy, hymn-like melody sung by the trebles, soon joined by the lower voices in rich, homophonic harmony. Zalmon Peck crafts an anthem of powerful assurance, setting Latin words that speak of God as our refuge and strength, a protector against the upheavals of the world. The text reassures that even as nations rage and the earth shakes, God is in our midst, and we shall not be moved. The music reflects this steadfastness, building to moments of triumphant declaration. Later sections introduce an English translation of the same text, broadening the appeal for congregational use or mixed-language services. The SSAA voicing provides a substantial sound, well-suited to conveying the text's message of divine protection.
