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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 James William Windsor — 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 by James William Windsor takes the opening verses of Psalm 32, a text of profound penitence and joy at forgiveness. The Latin lyrics, beginning Beati quorum remissae sunt iniquitates, express the blessing of those whose transgressions are forgiven and whose sins are covered. Windsor sets this sacred text for SATB choir, offering a reflective and uplifting musical interpretation. The English title, He's blest, whose sins have pardon gained, clearly states the psalm's message of spiritual relief and God's merciful absolution, making it a suitable choice for services focused on repentance and grace.
