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Great is the Lord
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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Great is the Lord by Edwin Augustus Sydenham — Lyrics
Great is the Lord, and marvellous worthy to be praised: there is no end of his greatness.
The eyes of all wait upon thee, O Lord: and thou givest them their meat in due season.
Thou openest thine hand: and fillest all things living with plenteousness.
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About Great is the Lord
This anthem opens with a powerful declaration of God's greatness and unending praise, a sentiment echoed throughout the text. The composer paints a scene of divine providence, with the eyes of all waiting upon the Lord, who generously opens his hand to fill all living things with plenteousness. The music follows the text's journey, asserting God's righteousness in all his ways and holiness in all his works. It culminates in an exhortation to the people to put their trust in Him and pour out their hearts before Him, for He is their hope. This SATB setting in English captures the devotional and celebratory spirit of the sacred text, making it a stirring choice for a choir.
