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Blessedness of Forgiveness and of Trust in God
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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Blessedness of Forgiveness and of Trust in God by William Ellison — Lyrics
Ipsi David intellectus. Beati quorum remissae sunt iniquitates, et quorum tecta sunt peccata.
Beatus vir cui non imputavit Dominus peccatum, nec est in spiritu ejus dolus.
Quoniam tacui, inveteraverunt ossa mea, dum clamarem tota die.
Quoniam die ac nocte gravata est super me manus tua,
conversus sum in aerumna mea, dum configitur spina.
Delictum meum cognitum tibi feci, et injustitiam meam non abscondi.
Dixi: Confitebor adversum me injustitiam meam Domino; et tu remisisti impietatem peccati mei.
Pro hac orabit ad te omnis sanctus in tempore opportuno.
Verumtamen in diluvio aquarum multarum, ad eum non approximabunt.
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About Blessedness of Forgiveness and of Trust in God
This sacred anthem for SATB voices sets a text that speaks of the blessedness of forgiveness and trust in God, drawing from Psalm 32. The Latin words express a profound sense of relief and gratitude following the confession of sin and the assurance of divine pardon. The composer William Ellison weaves together both Latin and English, allowing the powerful message of repentance and God's merciful response to resonate clearly. The piece explores the inner turmoil of silence and the subsequent joy found in God's absolution, highlighting Him as a refuge from tribulation. It is a moving contemplation on the spiritual peace that comes from confessing wrongdoing and placing faith in divine grace.
