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I will lay me down in peace
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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I will lay me down in peace by Henry Gadsby — Lyrics
In finem, in carminibus. Psalmus David.
Cum invocarem exaudivit me Deus iustitiae meae, in tribulatione dilatasti mihi.
Miserere mei, et exaudi orationem meam.
Filii hominum, usquequo gravi corde? ut quid diligitis vanitatem,
et quaeritis mendacium? [diapsalma]
Et scitote quoniam mirificavit Dominus sanctum suum;
Dominus exaudiet me cum clamavero ad eum.
Irascimini, et nolite peccare; quae dicitis in cordibus vestris,
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About I will lay me down in peace
Henry Gadsby's Anthem I will lay me down in peace is a devotional setting suitable for services of Compline or at the close of a day. The work draws on Psalm 4, offering a prayer for divine protection and peace. Gadsby sets the sacred text in a way that would have resonated with Victorian Anglican traditions. This SATB setting features a bilingual text, blending Latin and English to convey its message. The composer's approach to the scripture provides a reflective and comforting conclusion to a liturgical gathering or a choral concert, emphasizing trust and solace in God's presence.
