How wondrous and great

Thomas Ravenscroft’s How wondrous and great is a hymn suitable for general use or specific services of thanksgiving. Set for SATB choir, this English text praises God’s magnificence, justice, and truth. The music reflects the exultant nature of the words, conveying a sense of awe and universal reverence. The anthem moves from expressions of God’s supreme holiness and might to a vision of His truth and judgments spreading across the earth. It culminates in a powerful declaration of God's sovereignty, as all peoples will confess Him as their God. This piece offers a noble and uplifting message, well-suited for congregational singing or as a statement of faith by a choir.