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He's blest whose sins have pardon gain'd
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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He's blest whose sins have pardon gain'd by Samuel Sebastian Wesley — Lyrics
Ipsi David intellectus. Beati quorum remissae sunt iniquitates, et quorum tecta sunt peccata.
Beatus vir cui non imputavit Dominus peccatum, nec est in spiritu ejus dolus.
Quoniam tacui, inveteraverunt ossa mea, dum clamarem tota die.
Quoniam die ac nocte gravata est super me manus tua,
conversus sum in aerumna mea, dum configitur spina.
Delictum meum cognitum tibi feci, et injustitiam meam non abscondi.
Dixi: Confitebor adversum me injustitiam meam Domino; et tu remisisti impietatem peccati mei.
Pro hac orabit ad te omnis sanctus in tempore opportuno.
Verumtamen in diluvio aquarum multarum, ad eum non approximabunt.
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About He's blest whose sins have pardon gain'd
Samuel Wesley, a notable figure in English church music, composed this setting of Psalm 32. The text, "He's blest whose sins have pardon gain'd", is presented in both its original Latin form and an English translation. This sacred hymn explores the profound spiritual relief and divine forgiveness experienced by those whose transgressions are pardoned and hidden. The work is scored for SATB choir, offering a rich harmonic texture suitable for liturgical settings or concert performance. Its contemplative nature and powerful message of redemption make it a moving choice for choirs seeking meaningful sacred repertoire.
