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How blest is he who ne'er consents (from An Eighth Set of Psalm Tunes)
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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How blest is he who ne'er consents (from An Eighth Set of Psalm Tunes) by Thomas Clark — Lyrics
;Clementine Vulgate
Beatus vir qui non abiit in consilio impiorum, et in via peccatorum non stetit, et in cathedra pestilentiae non sedit;
sed in lege Domini voluntas ejus, et in lege ejus meditabitur die ac nocte.
Et erit tamquam lignum quod plantatum est secus decursus aquarum, quod fructum suum dabit in tempore suo: et folium ejus non defluet; et omnia quaecumque faciet prosperabuntur.
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About How blest is he who ne'er consents (from An Eighth Set of Psalm Tunes)
This setting of Psalm 1 is for SATB choir and draws on the Clementine Vulgate text, offering a rich exploration of faith and righteousness. The opening verses paint a vivid contrast between the righteous, who find their delight in God's law and flourish like well-watered trees, and the wicked, who are scattered like chaff. The composer, Thomas Clark, crafts a sacred hymn that underscores the stability and prosperity of the faithful, while depicting the transient nature of the ungodly. The text's journey from the blessedness of adherence to divine precepts to the ultimate vindication of the just provides ample opportunity for expressive choral writing, suitable for services or concerts.
