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Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Exit by Philo Sherman — Lyrics
Oratio Moysi, hominis Dei. Domine, refugium factus es nobis a generatione in generationem.
Priusquam montes fierent, aut formaretur terra et orbis,
a saeculo et usque in saeculum tu es, Deus.
Ne avertas hominem in humilitatem: et dixisti: Convertimini, filii hominum.
Quoniam mille anni ante oculos tuos tamquam dies hesterna quae praeteriit: et custodia in nocte
quae pro nihilo habentur, eorum anni erunt.
Mane sicut herba transeat;
mane floreat, et transeat; vespere decidat, induret, et arescat.
Quia defecimus in ira tua, et in furore tuo turbati sumus.
Posuisti iniquitates nostras in conspectu tuo; saeculum nostrum in illuminatione vultus tui.
Quoniam omnes dies nostri defecerunt, et in ira tua defecimus.
Anni nostri sicut aranea meditabuntur;
dies annorum nostrorum in ipsis septuaginta anni.
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About Exit
This setting by Philo Sherman belongs to the tradition of sacred hymns. The Latin text, which opens with a prayer from Moses, reflects on the eternal nature of God in contrast to the transience of human life. The composer has set this profound text for SATB choir with an optional Treble Countertenor part, offering a rich sonic palette. The lyrics convey a sense of human frailty and dependence on divine mercy, asking for God's unchanging presence through the generations. The music likely mirrors the solemnity and contemplative spirit of the scriptural words, making it a moving choice for a choir seeking to express deep spiritual themes.
