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Hear my cry, O Lord
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Hear my cry, O Lord by George Frederick Root — Lyrics
In finem. In hymnis David.
Exaudi, Deus, deprecationem meam; intende orationi meae.
A finibus terrae ad te clamavi, dum anxiaretur cor meum;
in petra exaltasti me. Deduxisti me,
quia factus es spes mea: turris fortitudinis a facie inimici.
Inhabitabo in tabernaculo tuo in saecula; protegar in velamento alarum tuarum.
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About Hear my cry, O Lord
This motet by George Frederick Root sets a Latin text, likely a psalm, that expresses profound supplication and trust in God. The composer translates the prayerful plea of the original text into music for SATB choir, creating a devotional work suitable for services or concerts. The Latin text speaks of a cry from the ends of the earth, finding refuge and hope in God, who is a strong tower and offers protection. The composer captures the earnestness of the plea and the ultimate assurance of divine faithfulness. The piece offers a rich harmonic and contrapuntal setting for a choir seeking meaningful sacred repertoire.
