Defend me, Lord, from shame (Stephen Jarvis)

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CPDL #22971:   Sibelius 3

Editor: Edmund Gooch (submitted 2011-01-06).   Score information: A4, 1 page, 32 kB   Copyright: Public Domain

Edition notes: The vocal bass part is figured in the source: this figuring has been omitted from the present edition to facilitate the underlaying of the text. The first verse only of the text is given in the source: subsequent verses have been added editorially, on the basis of the title 'Psalm the 31st. 1st 2d 3d & 5th Verses' in the source.

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Title: Defend me, Lord, from shame
Composer: Stephen Jarvis

Number of voices: 4vv   Voicing: SATB

Genre: Sacred, Hymn

Language: English
Instruments: Basso continuo
Published: 1821

Description: A setting of four stanzas from Psalm 31 in the metrical New Version, by Stephen Jarvis, from pages 2-3 of his book Twelve Psalm Tunes, and Eight Anthems, London: [1821]. Hymn Tune Index tune number 18237.

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Original text and translations

English text

Defend me, Lord, from shame,
For still I trust in thee;
As just and righteous is thy Name,
From danger set me free.

Bow down thy gracious ear,
And speedy succour send;
Do thou my steadfast rock appear,
To shelter and defend.

Since thou, when foes oppress,
My rock and fortress art,
To guide me forth from this distress
Thy wonted help impart.

To thee, the God of truth,
My life, and all that's mine,
(For thou preserv’dst me from my youth,)
I willingly resign.