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How blest is he who ne'er consents
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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How blest is he who ne'er consents by Joseph Stephenson — Lyrics
;Clementine Vulgate
Beatus vir qui non abiit in consilio impiorum, et in via peccatorum non stetit, et in cathedra pestilentiae non sedit;
sed in lege Domini voluntas ejus, et in lege ejus meditabitur die ac nocte.
Et erit tamquam lignum quod plantatum est secus decursus aquarum, quod fructum suum dabit in tempore suo: et folium ejus non defluet; et omnia quaecumque faciet prosperabuntur.
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About How blest is he who ne'er consents
The words of Psalm 1, 'Beatus vir', are set here in a thoughtful anthem for SATB voices. The text opens by describing the blessedness of the righteous, who delight in God's law and are likened to a tree planted by the waters, bearing fruit in its season. In contrast, the wicked are scattered like chaff. The composer Joseph Stephenson crafts a setting that unfolds the psalm's message of ultimate divine justice and the enduring path of the faithful. This setting moves between Latin and English, offering a rich opportunity for directors to explore the psalm's profound spiritual reflections with their choir.
