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Hear, O Lord, and have mercy
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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Hear, O Lord, and have mercy by Stephen Jarvis — 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, and have mercy
Stephen Jarvis has set a compelling text for SATB choir, drawing from the Psalms. The work opens with the Latin phrase "Exaltabo te, Domine" from Psalm 30, expressing profound gratitude and a declaration of God's strength in overcoming enemies. The composer then transitions to an English setting of these words, allowing for a direct connection with the text for a modern choir. The music reflects the deep emotion and spiritual conviction of the psalm, offering a powerful anthem suitable for services or concerts. The blend of Latin and English adds a rich liturgical dimension to this sacred work.
