Lord let me know mine end (Maurice Greene) - Guildford Cathedral Choir (Barry Rose)

Описание: Guildford Cathedral Choir, directed by Barry Rose:
Evensong at Guildford Cathedral, 24 November 1970:
(Anthem with text from Psalm 39, vv 5-8, 13 & 15. The Londoner Maurice Greene was born in 1696 and was a chorister and, later, organist at St Paul’s Cathedral. He took up the post of Organist of the Chapel Royal in 1727 and became Professor of Music at Cambridge University in 1730. Five years later, he was appointed Master of the King’s Musick. He died in 1755, leaving his church music compilation “Cathedral Music” to be completed by his pupil, William Boyce)

Lord, let me know mine end, and the number of my days, that I may be certified how long I have to live. Behold, thou hast made my days as it were a span long, and mine age is even as nothing in respect of thee; and verily every man living is altogether vanity.

For man walketh in a vain shadow, and disquieteth himself in vain. He heapeth up riches, and cannot tell who shall gather them.

And now, Lord, what is my hope? Truly my hope is even in thee. Hear my prayer, O Lord, and with thine ears consider my calling; hold not thy peace at my tears. O spare me a little, that I may recover my strength, before I go hence and be no more seen.

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