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God’s Rule over the Nations
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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God’s Rule over the Nations by William Ellison — Lyrics
In finem,pro filiis Core. Psalmus.
Omnes gentes, plaudite manibus; jubilate Deo in voce exsultationis:
quoniam Dominus excelsus, terribilis, rex magnus super omnem terram.
Subjecit populos nobis, et gentes sub pedibus nostris.
Elegit nobis haereditatem suam; speciem Jacob quam dilexit.
Ascendit Deus in jubilo, et Dominus in voce tubae.
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About God’s Rule over the Nations
William Ellison’s God’s Rule over the Nations opens with a joyous and exultant energy, the SATB voices proclaiming God’s might and dominion. The text, drawn from Psalm 47, is set in both Latin and English, reflecting the universal scope of the psalm's message. The music builds in power, with jubilant chords and rhythmic drive, underscoring the declaration of God as king over all the earth. The composer’s setting emphasizes the 'joyful noise' called for in the text, creating a piece that is both a powerful assertion of faith and a vibrant call to praise. It is a substantial anthem suitable for a strong choral foundation.
