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How precious
Staff Notation • Sacred, Antiphons
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How precious by Roger Petrich — 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 How precious
This powerful SATB setting of a Latin text, often identified as Psalm 35 or 36, opens with a stark depiction of injustice and the absence of fear of God, contrasting it with the soaring praise of divine mercy and truth. The composer Roger Petrich masterfully crafts a setting that moves from introspection to a profound expression of hope and reliance on God. The work shifts between the original Latin and an English translation, offering accessibility for modern choirs while retaining the gravitas of the ancient words. The music reflects the text's journey from human failing to divine faithfulness, culminating in a deeply moving affirmation of trust in God's protection and provision.
