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In deep distress I oft have cried
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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In deep distress I oft have cried by Thomas Forbes Walmisley — Lyrics
Canticum graduum. Ad Dominum cum tribularer clamavi, et exaudivit me.
Domine, libera animam meam a labiis iniquis et a lingua dolosa.
Quid detur tibi, aut quid apponatur tibi ad linguam dolosam?
Sagittae potentis acutae, cum carbonibus desolatoriis.
Heu mihi, quia incolatus meus prolongatus est! habitavi cum habitantibus
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About In deep distress I oft have cried
This setting of Psalm 120 depicts a soul in profound distress, crying out to the Lord for deliverance from deceitful lips and tongues. The composer Thomas Forbes Walmisley crafts a powerful SATB arrangement that reflects the text's plea for peace amidst conflict. The Latin verses, traditionally known as the Song of Degrees, convey a deep spiritual longing and a sense of prolonged exile, seeking solace and protection. Walmisley's music captures the earnestness of the supplication, offering a moving experience for both choir and listener. This sacred work, set in English and Latin, resonates with a timeless expression of faith and hope in times of tribulation.
