Hear my prayer, O God, incline Thine ear! Thyself from my petition do not hide! Take heed to me! Hear how in prayer I mourn to Thee! Without Thee all is dark, I have no guide. The enemy shouteth, the godless come fast! Iniquity, hatred upon me they cast; the wicked oppress me, ah, where shall I fly? Perplexed and bewildered, O God, hear my cry! My heart is sorely pained within my breast, my soul with deathly terror is oppressed, trembling and fearfulness upon me fall, with horror overhelmed, Lord, hear me call! O for the wings of a dove! Far away would I rove! In the wilderness build me a nest, and remain there for ever at rest. (William Bartholomew, after Psalm 55)
Performance of the Choir of Eton College; Adam Berman, treble soloist [YouTube]
