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I will sing of Thy power
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · James Gibb
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I will sing of Thy power by Arthur Sullivan — Lyrics
In finem, ne disperdas. David in tituli inscriptionem, quando misit Saul et custodivit domum ejus ut eum interficeret.
Eripe me de inimicis meis, Deus meus, et ab insurgentibus in me libera me.
Eripe me de operantibus iniquitatem, et de viris sanguinum salva me.
Quia ecce ceperunt animam meam; irruerunt in me fortes.
Neque iniquitas mea, neque peccatum meum, Domine;
sine iniquitate cucurri, et direxi.
Exsurge in occursum meum, et vide:
et tu, Domine Deus virtutum, Deus Israël, intende ad visitandas omnes gentes:
non miserearis omnibus qui operantur iniquitatem.
Convertentur ad vesperam, et famem patientur ut canes: et circuibunt civitatem.
Ecce loquentur in ore suo, et gladius in labiis eorum: quoniam quis audivit?
Et tu, Domine, deridebis eos; ad nihilum deduces omnes gentes.
Fortitudinem meam ad te custodiam, quia, Deus, susceptor meus es:
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About I will sing of Thy power
This setting of I will sing of Thy power by Arthur Sullivan offers a powerful anthem for SATB choir. The text draws from Psalm 59, presented in both its original Latin and an English translation. The composer's skill is evident in shaping the dramatic pleas for deliverance into a compelling musical narrative. The work expresses a deep reliance on divine strength amidst adversity, with verses calling for protection from enemies and a prayer for divine intervention. The setting likely reflects the rich tradition of Victorian sacred music, where powerful choral writing was often employed to convey profound spiritual messages. It is a significant piece for choirs looking to explore substantial anthems.
