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Hear, O Lord
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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Hear, O Lord by Michael Watson — Lyrics
Psalmus cantici, in dedicatione domus David.
Exaltabo te, Domine, quoniam suscepisti me, nec delectasti inimicos meos super me.
Domine Deus meus, clamavi ad te, et sanasti me.
Domine, eduxisti ab inferno animam meam; salvasti me a descendentibus in lacum.
Psallite Domino, sancti ejus; et confitemini memoriae
sanctitatis ejus.
Quoniam ira in indignatione ejus, et vita in voluntate ejus:
ad vesperum demorabitur fletus, et ad matutinum laetitia.
Ego autem dixi in abundantia mea: Non movebor in æternum.
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About Hear, O Lord
Michael Watson’s Hear, O Lord for SATB choir opens with a compelling musical statement, exploring the interplay of the voices. The text, drawn from the Psalms, expresses profound supplication and ultimate praise. As the music unfolds, it reflects the psalm’s journey from struggle and distress to joyous deliverance and eternal security in God’s will. The piece shifts between Latin and English, allowing for a rich exploration of the text’s meaning. This anthem is a powerful devotional work, suitable for services or concerts where a reflection on faith and resilience is desired. Its structure and expressive demands make it an engaging piece for choirs looking for meaningful repertoire.
