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He's blest whose sins have pardon gained
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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He's blest whose sins have pardon gained by Joseph Stephenson — 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 gained
This setting of Psalm 32 offers a powerful expression of penitence and divine forgiveness. The text, often associated with solemn occasions and the season of Lent, speaks of the profound relief and joy found in the remission of sins. Joseph Stephenson's arrangement for SATB choir brings this deeply spiritual message to life, allowing the voices to convey the weight of confession and the ultimate peace of absolution. The combination of Latin and English lyrics, likely reflecting different historical or liturgical traditions, enriches the emotional journey of the piece. It provides a moving opportunity for a choir to explore themes of spiritual struggle and redemption, culminating in a message of hope and reconciliation.
