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A new commandment
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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A new commandment by Thomas Tallis — Lyrics
A new commandment give I unto you, saith the Lord, that ye love together, as I have loved you, that e'en so ye love one another.
By this shall ev'ry man know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.
About A new commandment
The words of this sacred anthem are taken from the Gospel of John, expressing Christ's commandment to his disciples that they love one another as he has loved them. This love, he states, will be the distinguishing mark of his followers. Tallis sets this powerful text for TTBB male voices. The flowing, imitative lines and clear harmonic structure are characteristic of the English anthem tradition, offering a profound musical meditation on the central tenet of Christian love. This is a deeply expressive setting, ideal for services or concerts exploring themes of unity and fellowship.
