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Columbia
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · Barry Johnston
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Columbia by Stephen Jenks — Lyrics
Laus cantici ipsi David, in die ante sabbatum, quando fundata est terra.
Dominus regnavit, decorem indutus est:
indutus est Dominus fortitudinem, et praecinxit se.
Etenim firmavit orbem terrae, qui non commovebitur.
Parata sedes tua ex tunc; a saeculo tu es.
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About Columbia
Stephen Jenks's Columbia is a four-part setting for SATB choir, sung in both Latin and English. Its Latin text draws from Psalm 93, proclaiming the Lord's reign and the unshakable foundation of the earth. The words express awe at God's majesty, power, and the sanctity of his dwelling place, painting a scene of divine dominion and eternal stability. This sacred work, suitable for hymn-like services, offers a powerful affirmation of faith through its rich choral texture and profound scriptural basis. The interplay between the original Latin and its English translation enriches the listener's understanding of the psalm's enduring message.
