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Brest
Staff Notation • Sacred
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Brest by William Billings — Lyrics
Praise, everlasting praise, be paid
To him that earth's foundation laid;
Praise to the God whose strong decrees
Sway the creation as he please.
Praise to the goodness of the Lord,
Who rules his people by his word,
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About Brest
William Billings, a prominent figure in early American sacred music, composed this SATB anthem. Set to an English text, the work offers a robust setting of praise to the Creator. The lyrics celebrate God's power in establishing the earth, his governance of creation through his word, and the comforting promises he extends to his followers. The composer emphasizes the divine authority and reliability found in God's prophetic utterances, which sustain his children. Billings's characteristic directness and energetic style are likely to be present in this setting of profound theological affirmations.
