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Hear, O Lord, and consider my complaint
Staff Notation • Sacred, Verse anthems
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Hear, O Lord, and consider my complaint by Maurice Greene — Lyrics
Hear, O Lord, and Consider my Complaint;
give ear unto my Prayer, that goeth not out of feigned lips.
O hold up my goings in thy paths,
and hide me under the Shadow of thy wings;
hide me from the ungodly, that trouble me
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About Hear, O Lord, and consider my complaint
A verse anthem from the 18th century, Hear, O Lord, and consider my complaint is a setting of a deeply personal plea for divine protection and vindication. Maurice Greene crafts this SATB work for a solo verse voice or small group, with the full choir providing a rich accompaniment. The text, drawn from Psalm 17, expresses distress and vulnerability, a prayer for the Lord to "hold up my goings in thy paths" and to hide the singer from those who seek to harm them. The composer's setting reflects the earnest nature of the supplication, moving from intimate solo passages to the full power of the choir, offering a compelling devotional experience.
