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I waited patiently for the Lord
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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I waited patiently for the Lord by Jennifer Bastable — 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 patiently for the Lord
This anthem for SATB choir sets a Latin text drawn from Psalm 40, known for its powerful expression of trust in God during times of distress. The composer Jennifer Bastable brings this ancient psalm to life with a rich, sacred idiom, suitable for services or concerts. The text speaks of patient waiting, deliverance from despair, and the ultimate hope found in the Lord. The contrasting languages, Latin and English, offer a depth that can resonate with a diverse audience, while the SATB voicing allows for a full and resonant sound. This work offers a profound musical reflection on faith and perseverance, making it a compelling choice for a choir seeking spiritually moving repertoire.
