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Anthem for the Order of St John
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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Anthem for the Order of St John by Hugh Houghton — Lyrics
Mortis viae infinitae,
Sed paucae servandae vitae:
Sanando imitemur Dominum,
Pro Fide, pro utilitate hominum.
Curare semper nostra cura;
Sancta est nobis creatura.
Probono laboremus omnium,
Pro Fide, pro utilitate hominum.
Iuventus nostra educatur
Ut ea quoque medeatur,
Et sic invicem det auxilium,
Pro Fide, pro utilitate hominum.
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About Anthem for the Order of St John
Hugh Houghton’s Anthem for the Order of St John unfolds with a resolute and uplifting character, its SATB voicing used to create rich and often powerful textures. The Latin text speaks of dedication and service, reflecting a commitment to healing and helping others. Lines such as 'Sanando imitemur Dominum' (In healing, let us imitate the Lord) and 'Pro Fide, pro utilitate hominum' (For the Faith, for the benefit of humankind) highlight the core ethos of the Order. The music mirrors this sense of purpose, building in intensity as it calls for steadfastness and charity, culminating in a noble affirmation of the Order’s enduring labours and praise for God.
