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.
General Information
Title: Defend me, Lord, from shame
Composer: Stephen Jarvis
Lyricists: Nahum Tate and Nicholas Brady (from A new version of the psalms of David)
Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: SATB
Genre: Sacred, Hymn Meter: 66. 86 (S.M.)
Language: English
Instruments: Basso continuo
Published: 1821
Description: A setting of stanzas 1-3 & 5 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.