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Be Merciful, O Lord / I Will Rise and Go to My Father

Thomas Savoy

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Vocal Forces: SATB, Cantor, Assembly

Accompaniment: Organ

Text Source: Psalm 51, The Revised Grail Psalms; ref.: Lectionary for Mass

Series: Choral

Difficulty Level: E

Description:

Rhythmic drive and provocative choral harmonies color this compelling setting of Psalm 51. Offering two antiphons set in a call-and-response, this setting is perfect for Ash Wednesday, Lent, and services of reconciliation. Moving seamlessly between free chant and metered verse, Savoy paints the text with sweeping melodic contour and rich harmony.

Categories: Choral/Vocal

Seasonal: Lent

Liturgical: Ash Wednesday, Lent 1 A, OT 24 C

Topical: Mercy, Sin

Bible Reference: Psalm 51

Number of Pages: 8

Language: English

Format: Octavo

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