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Almighty God, who through thy only begotten Son
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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Almighty God, who through thy only begotten Son by Thomas Clark — Lyrics
Almighty God, who through thy only begotten Son Jesus Christ hast overcome death, and opened unto us the gate of everlasting life;
We humbly beseech thee, that as by thy special grace preventing us, thou dost put into our minds good desires:
So by thy continual help we may bring the same to good effect, through Jesus Christ our Lord;
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About Almighty God, who through thy only begotten Son
Thomas Clark's setting of Almighty God, who through thy only begotten Son is a sacred anthem for SATB choir. The English text is drawn from the Book of Common Prayer and offers a prayer for divine grace to guide good desires and bring them to fruition, culminating in praise for Christ's victory over death and the opening of the gate of everlasting life. Clark's music would have been composed within the tradition of English cathedral music, likely aiming for a devotional and uplifting effect suitable for liturgical use. The anthem explores the themes of divine intervention, human aspiration, and eternal salvation, providing a rich text for musical interpretation.
