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How long wilt Thou forget me
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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How long wilt Thou forget me by Thomas Sanders Dupuis — Lyrics
In finem. Psalmus David. Usquequo, Domine, oblivisceris me in finem? usquequo avertis faciem tuam a me?
quamdiu ponam consilia in anima mea; dolorem in corde meo per diem?
usquequo exaltabitur inimicus meus super me?
Respice, et exaudi me, Domine Deus meus. Illumina oculos meos, ne umquam obdormiam in morte;
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About How long wilt Thou forget me
Thomas Sanders Dupuis sets words from Psalm 13, a lament of abandonment and a plea for divine intervention. The Latin text expresses the psalmist's deep distress and sense of being forgotten by God, questioning how long this separation will last and praying for God's attention and light. Dupuis's setting for SATB chorus, with its blend of Latin and English texts, explores these profound emotions. The music likely reflects the psalmist's anguish, contrasting it with fervent hope in God's mercy and a final, confident declaration of praise. This sacred anthem offers a powerful expression of faith tested by suffering, ultimately finding solace and exaltation in divine deliverance.
