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How excellent is Thy name
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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How excellent is Thy name by Frederick A. Challinor — Lyrics
In finem, pro torcularibus. Psalmus David.
Domine, Dominus noster, quam admirabile est nomen tuum in universa terra! quoniam elevata est magnificentia tua super caelos.
Ex ore infantium et lactentium perfecisti laudem propter inimicos tuos,
ut destruas inimicum et ultorem.
Quoniam videbo caelos tuos,opera digitorum tuorum, lunam et stellas
quae tu fundasti.
Quid est homo, quod memor es eius? aut filius hominis, quoniam visitas eum?
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About How excellent is Thy name
The text expresses awe at the magnificence of God's creation, from the heavens to the creatures of the earth, and marvels at humanity's elevated position within it. This setting for SATB voices opens with a Latin setting of Psalm 8, exalting the wondrous name of the Lord. The composer then transitions to an English setting of the same psalm, expanding on the profound beauty and order of the universe as evidence of divine power. This sacred anthem is a reflection on divine majesty and humanity's place within it, suitable for a choir seeking a piece that combines rich choral writing with profound scriptural text.
