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Arise, O Lord, into thy resting place
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.
SAATB, ATTBB · Ross Jallo
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Arise, O Lord, into thy resting place by Thomas Tomkins — Lyrics
Canticum graduum. Memento, Domine, David, et omnis mansuetudinis ejus:
sicut juravit Domino; votum vovit Deo Jacob:
Si introiero in tabernaculum domus meae; si ascendero in lectum strati mei;
si dedero somnum oculis meis, et palpebris meis dormitationem,
et requiem temporibus meis,
donec inveniam locum Domino, tabernaculum Deo Jacob.
Ecce audivimus eam in Ephrata; invenimus eam in campis silvae.
Introibimus in tabernaculum ejus; adorabimus in loco ubi steterunt pedes ejus.
Surge, Domine, in requiem tuam, tu et arca sanctificationis tuae.
Sacerdotes tui induantur justitiam, et sancti tui exsultent.
Propter David servum tuum non avertas faciem christi tui.
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About Arise, O Lord, into thy resting place
Thomas Tomkins' Arise, O Lord, into thy resting place is a substantial sacred anthem for two SATB choirs, creating a rich sound palette. The text, drawn from Psalm 132, speaks of the longing for God’s presence and the establishment of His resting place, the Ark of the Covenant. The composer’s setting reflects the solemnity and grandeur of this theme, suitable for a setting in a cathedral or during a significant liturgical occasion. The dual choir texture allows for antiphonal effects and intricate polyphony, offering opportunities for dynamic contrast and spatial separation. Tomkins masterfully employs the forces at his disposal to convey the text's devotional weight and spiritual aspiration.
