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By various ties, O Lord
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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By various ties, O Lord by William Knapp — Lyrics
Alleluja. Dilexi, quoniam exaudiet Dominus vocem orationis meae.
Quia inclinavit aurem suam mihi, et in diebus meis invocabo.
Circumdederunt me dolores mortis; et pericula inferni invenerunt me.
Tribulationem et dolorem inveni,
et nomen Domini invocavi: o Domine, libera animam meam.
Misericors Dominus et justus, et Deus noster miseretur.
Custodiens parvulos Dominus; humiliatus sum, et liberavit me.
Convertere, anima mea, in requiem tuam, quia Dominus benefecit tibi:
quia eripuit animam meam de morte, oculos meos a lacrimis, pedes meos a lapsu.
Placebo Domino in regione vivorum.
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About By various ties, O Lord
This hymn setting from the sacred tradition offers a powerful expression of faith and reliance on God. The text, drawing from Psalm 116, recounts a journey from deep distress to profound gratitude and trust. It opens with a declaration of love for God, who hears prayers, and moves through the singer's invocation for deliverance from the pains of death and the snares of hell. The choir will be called upon to convey the shift from tribulation to the assurance of God's mercy and deliverance. The composer William Knapp crafts this piece for SATB voices, allowing for rich harmonic textures to underscore the emotional arc of the text. It is a reflective anthem suitable for services of thanksgiving or times when comfort and assurance are sought.
