Lord, to thee I make my moan (Thomas Weelkes)
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CPDL #33151:
- Editor: Ross Jallo (submitted 2014-10-15). Score information: Letter, 3 pages, 138 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes: Original pitch; note values halved. Editorial accidentals and slurs added.
General Information
Title: Lord, to thee I make my moan
Composer: Thomas Weelkes
Text: Psalm 130:1-2 (Sternhold and Hpkins)
Number of voices: 5vv Voicing: STTBB
Genre: Sacred, Anthem
Language: English
Instruments: A cappella
Published:
Description: Weelkes sets the first two verses of Psalm 130 (in the Sternhold and Hopkins metrical version) for five voices (mean, tenors, baritone and bass).
Original text and translations
Original text and translations may be found at Psalm 130.
English text
Lord, to thee I make my moan,
when dangers me oppress;
I call, I sigh, 'plain and groan,
trusting to find release.
Hear now, O Lord, my request,
for it is full due time,
and let thine ears aye be press'd
unto this prayer mine. Amen.