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High in the heavens, eternal God
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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High in the heavens, eternal God by Charles Wesley, Jr. — Lyrics
In finem. Servo Domini ipsi David.
Dixit injustus ut delinquat in semetipso: non est timor Dei ante oculos ejus.
Quoniam dolose egit in conspectu ejus, ut inveniatur iniquitas ejus ad odium.
Verba oris ejus iniquitas, et dolus; noluit intelligere
ut bene ageret.
Iniquitatem meditatus est in cubili suo; astitit omni viae non bonae:
malitiam autem non odivit.
Domine, in caelo misericordia tua, et veritas tua usque ad nubes.
Justitia tua sicut montes Dei; judicia tua abyssus multa.
Homines et jumenta salvabis, Domine,
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About High in the heavens, eternal God
A setting for SATB choir, High in the heavens, eternal God is a sacred hymn that draws on both Latin and English texts. The Latin psalm, Dixit justus, offers a profound meditation on divine justice and mercy, contrasting the wicked with the steadfastness of God. This is interwoven with the English hymn text by Charles Wesley, Jr., which eloquently expresses praise and adoration to the Almighty. This piece is suitable for services contemplating themes of faith, justice, and divine providence, offering a rich blend of ancient scriptural reflection and heartfelt devotional expression.
