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Give the King thy judgements
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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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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Give the King thy judgements by John Connould — Lyrics
Give the King thy judgements, O Lord: and thy righteousness unto the King's son.
Then shall he judge the people according unto right: and defend the poor.
The mountains also shall bring peace: and the little hills righteousness unto the people.
He shall come down like rain into the fleece of wool: ev'n as the drops that water the earth.
In his time shall the righteous flourish: and abundance of peace, so long as the moon endureth.
His dominion shall be also from one sea to the other: and from the flood unto the world's end.
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About Give the King thy judgements
This anthem sets a text from Psalm 72, offering a vision of ideal kingship and divine justice. The words paint a scene of peace, prosperity, and righteous rule, with the king bringing judgment and defending the poor. It envisions a golden age where mountains bring peace and hills righteousness, culminating in a dominion that stretches across the earth. The music is scored for a substantial choir of SAATB and ATTBB voices, allowing for rich harmonic textures and dynamic contrast to portray the grandeur of the text. This is a majestic setting of scripture, suitable for services or concerts where a powerful and uplifting message is desired.
