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Admonition
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · Barry Johnston
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Admonition by Daniel Read — Lyrics
Psalmus Asaph. Deus deorum Dominus locutus est, et vocavit terram a solis ortu usque
ad occasum.
Ex Sion species decoris ejus:
Deus manifeste veniet: Deus noster, et non silebit. Ignis in conspectu ejus exardescet;
et in circuitu ejus tempestas valida.
Advocabit caelum desursum, et terram, discernere populum suum.
Congregate illi sanctos ejus, qui ordinant testamentum ejus super sacrificia.
Et annuntiabunt caeli justitiam eius, quoniam Deus judex est.
Audi, populus meus, et loquar; Israël, et testificabor tibi:
Deus, Deus tuus ego sum.
Non in sacrificiis tuis arguam te; et holocausta autem tua
in conspectu meo sunt semper.
Non accipiam de domo tua vitulis, neque de gregibus tuis hircos;
quoniam meae sunt omnes ferae silvarum, jumenta in montibus, et boves.
Cognovi omnia volatilia caeli, et pulchritudo agri mecum est.
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About Admonition
Daniel Read's Admonition for SATB choir opens with a sense of solemnity, the voices unfolding a powerful and dramatic text. Drawing from Psalm 50 (51 in the Hebrew numbering), the piece grapples with themes of divine judgment and the relationship between God and his people. The music reflects the gravity of the words, moving from the declaration of God's majesty to the call for righteousness. The text, presented in both Latin and English, emphasizes that true devotion lies not in ritual alone but in obedience and a pure heart. This hymn-like setting offers a profound reflection on spiritual accountability and God's unwavering justice, making it a compelling choice for a thoughtful choral offering.
