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I have set God alway before me
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SAATB · Jonathan Goodliffe
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I have set God alway before me by John Goldwin — Lyrics
Tituli inscriptio, ipsi David. Conserva me, Domine, quoniam speravi in te.
Dixi Domino: Deus meus es tu, quoniam bonorum meorum non eges.
Sanctis qui sunt in terra ejus, mirificavit omnes voluntates meas in eis.
Multiplicatae sunt infirmitates eorum: postea acceleraverunt.
Non congregabo conventicula eorum de sanguinibus, nec memor ero nominum eorum per labia mea.
Dominus pars haereditatis meae, et calicis mei: tu es qui restitues haereditatem meam mihi.
Funes ceciderunt mihi in praeclaris; etenim haereditas mea praeclara est mihi.
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About I have set God alway before me
John Goldwin's anthem I have set God alway before me is a powerful setting of a deeply personal psalm. The text, which Goldwin renders in both Latin and English, speaks of unwavering faith and reliance on God. "Conserva me, Domine" (Save me, O Lord) begins the psalm, a plea for divine protection born from profound trust. The music reflects this devotion, offering a rich, five-part texture for SAATB voices. The composer masterfully navigates the text, with the soaring Latin passages giving way to the direct affirmations of the English translation, creating a devotional experience that is both intimate and grand. This sacred work is a compelling choice for choirs seeking to explore profound spiritual themes through intricate vocal writing.
