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Human Wickedness and Divine Goodness
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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Human Wickedness and Divine Goodness by William Ellison — 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 Human Wickedness and Divine Goodness
William Ellison's Human Wickedness and Divine Goodness is a substantial anthem for TTBB choir, setting a text that contrasts human sin with God's boundless mercy. The Latin psalm verses, spoken by the psalmist David, describe the wicked man who acts deceitfully and rejects understanding, while the English translation shifts focus to God's enduring compassion and truth. The music moves from the depiction of human failing to the assurance of divine protection, offering a powerful message of hope and redemption. This substantial work is suitable for services where themes of sin, repentance, and God's unwavering faithfulness are explored.
