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I waited meekly for the Lord
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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I waited meekly for the Lord by Stephen Jarvis — Lyrics
In finem. Psalmus ipsi David.
Exspectans exspectavi Dominum, et intendit mihi.
Et exaudivit preces meas, et eduxit me de lacu miseriae et de luto faecis.
Et statuit super petram pedes meos, et direxit gressus meos.
Et immisit in os meum canticum novum, carmen Deo nostro.
Videbunt multi, et timebunt, et sperabunt in Domino.
Beatus vir cujus est nomen Domini spes ejus, et non respexit in vanitates
et insanias falsas.
Multa fecisti tu, Domine Deus meus, mirabilia tua; et cogitationibus tuis non est qui similis
sit tibi.
Annuntiavi et locutus sum: multiplicati sunt super numerum.
Sacrificium et oblationem noluisti; aures autem perfecisti mihi.
Holocaustum et pro peccato non postulasti;
tunc dixi: Ecce venio.
In capite libri scriptum est de me,
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About I waited meekly for the Lord
This setting of Psalm 40 (40:1-4) offers a profound reflection on divine faithfulness, suitable for liturgical occasions or general congregational singing. The text, presented in both Latin and English, expresses deep gratitude for God's deliverance from despair and the granting of a new song of praise. The composer Stephen Jarvis has crafted a setting for SATB choir that seeks to capture the hopeful and reverent spirit of the psalm. Its style aligns with traditional hymnody, providing a rich yet accessible musical experience for choirs and congregations alike, encouraging trust and reliance on the Lord. The dual language setting makes it a versatile choice for diverse choral programmes.
