This edition was prepared by Barry Johnston — free to download, print, rehearse and perform.
Ascension
Staff Notation • Sacred, Set pieces
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3 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Ascension by Hezekiah Moors — Lyrics
In finem,pro filiis Core. Psalmus.
Omnes gentes, plaudite manibus; jubilate Deo in voce exsultationis:
quoniam Dominus excelsus, terribilis, rex magnus super omnem terram.
Subjecit populos nobis, et gentes sub pedibus nostris.
Elegit nobis haereditatem suam; speciem Jacob quam dilexit.
Ascendit Deus in jubilo, et Dominus in voce tubae.
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About Ascension
Ascension is a sacred setting suitable for liturgical occasions, celebrating the triumphant ascent of God. The text, drawn from Psalm 47, calls for a joyful and exultant response, urging all peoples to clap their hands and sing praises. It describes God as a great king over all the earth, who chooses a special heritage for his people and ascends with shouts of joy and the sound of trumpets. The composer Hezekiah Moors sets this powerful Latin text for a straightforward STB choir, adding an English translation for broader accessibility and understanding. The music aims to capture the grandeur and majesty inherent in the psalm's message, making it a fitting choice for significant choral services.
