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Before thy throne, O God, we kneel was composed by Dmitri Bortniansky.

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Before thy throne, O God, we kneel by Dmitri Bortniansky — Lyrics & Sheet Music (PDF)

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Added Jul 29, 2026

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Composer: Dmitri Bortniansky

Format: Staff

Language: English

Pages: 1 page

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Before thy throne, O God, we kneel by Dmitri Bortniansky — Lyrics

Before thy throne, O God, we kneel: give us a conscience quick to feel, a ready mind to understand the meaning of thy chastening hand; whate’er the pain and shame may be, bring us, O Father, nearer thee. Search out our hearts and make us true; help us to give to all their due. From love of pleasure, lust of gold, from sins which make the heart grow cold, wean us and train us with thy rod; teach us to know our faults, O God.

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About Before thy throne, O God, we kneel

Dmitri Bortniansky's setting of Before thy throne, O God, we kneel is a solemn and devotional anthem for SATB choir. The music opens with a sense of profound humility, the voices entering in earnest supplication. As the text unfolds, the composer crafts moments of both introspection and fervent plea, reflecting the lyrical call for divine guidance and purification. The hymn's English words speak of a desire for an ever-present conscience, a mind ready to comprehend God's will, and a plea for forgiveness from sins of pride, greed, and neglect. The composer's skill in setting this text ensures that the choir can convey the deep spiritual yearning and hope for closeness to the divine.