This edition was prepared by Barry Johnston — free to download, print, rehearse and perform.
Dalton
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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2 editions of this piece
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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Dalton by Hezekiah Moors — Lyrics
Canticum graduum. Levavi oculos meos in montes, unde veniet auxilium mihi.
Auxilium meum a Domino, qui fecit caelum et terram.
Non det in commotionem pedem tuum, neque dormitet qui custodit te.
Ecce non dormitabit neque dormiet qui custodit Israël.
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About Dalton
This setting of Psalm 121, also known as the Song of Ascents, begins with a direct appeal for divine help, looking towards the hills for aid. The text expresses deep trust in the Lord as the protector of Israel, who neither slumbers nor sleeps. The music follows the assurance that God is a constant shield, guarding against all harm, day and night. The psalm concludes with a powerful affirmation of God's eternal watchfulness over our comings and goings. Hezekiah Moors has crafted an SATB arrangement that reflects the profound faith and comforting certainty found within these ancient words. The blend of Latin and English lyrics allows for a nuanced exploration of the text's spiritual message, suitable for sacred occasions.
