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'''Description:''' A setting of the first six verses of Psalm 55. I have sought to depict the psalmist as someone oppressed by enemies and in fear of his life. His reference to the dove is not to a symbol of gentleness and comfort, but is a cry of despair | '''Description:''' A setting of the first six verses of Psalm 55. I have sought to depict the psalmist as someone oppressed by enemies and in fear of his life. His reference to the dove is not to a symbol of gentleness and comfort, but is a cry of anguish and despair. (Only later in the psalm will his faith in God cheer him up.) I have described the piece as a 'concert anthem' only because its deliberately unrelenting dark and troubled mood might be difficult to place in modern church services. However, I certainly would not wish to preclude such a performance should a suitable occasion arise. | ||
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- Editor: Jason Smart (submitted 2020-03-20). Score information: A4, 12 pages, 551 kB Copyright: CC BY ND
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General Information
Title: Hear my Prayer
Composer: Jason Smart
Lyricist:
Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: SATB with divisions
Genre: Sacred, Anthem
Language: English
Instruments: Organ
First published:
Description: A setting of the first six verses of Psalm 55. I have sought to depict the psalmist as someone oppressed by enemies and in fear of his life. His reference to the dove is not to a symbol of gentleness and comfort, but is a cry of anguish and despair. (Only later in the psalm will his faith in God cheer him up.) I have described the piece as a 'concert anthem' only because its deliberately unrelenting dark and troubled mood might be difficult to place in modern church services. However, I certainly would not wish to preclude such a performance should a suitable occasion arise.
External websites:
Original text and translations
Original text and translations may be found at Psalm 55.