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I lift my heart to thee
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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I lift my heart to thee by John Valentine — Lyrics
In finem. Psalmus David. Ad te, Domine, levavi animam meam:
Deus meus, in te confido; non erubescam.
Neque irrideant me inimici mei:
etenim universi qui sustinent te, non confundentur.
Confundantur omnes iniqua agentes supervacue.
Vias tuas, Domine, demonstra mihi, et semitas tuas edoce me.
Dirige me in veritate tua, et doce me, quia tu es Deus salvator meus, et te sustinui tota die.
Reminiscere miserationum tuarum, Domine, et misericordiarum tuarum quae a saeculo sunt.
Delicta juventutis meae, et ignorantias meas, ne memineris. Secundum misericordiam tuam memento mei tu, propter bonitatem tuam, Domine.
Dulcis et rectus Dominus; propter hoc legem dabit delinquentibus in via.
Diriget mansuetos in judicio; docebit mites vias suas.
Universae viae Domini, misericordia et veritas, requirentibus testamentum ejus et testimonia ejus.
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About I lift my heart to thee
This SATB setting of I lift my heart to thee is ideal for services of penitence or reflection. The composer sets the Latin text from Psalm 25, a poignant prayer for guidance and forgiveness. The text is translated into English, allowing for flexibility in performance. The music reflects the earnest plea of the words, offering moments of both supplication and quiet trust. Its hymn-like character makes it accessible for a wide range of choirs and suitable for various liturgical occasions.
