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Ascribe unto the Lord
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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Ascribe unto the Lord by Samuel Sebastian Wesley — Lyrics
Ascribe unto the Lord, O ye kindreds of the people : ascribe unto the Lord worship and power.
Ascribe unto the Lord the honour due unto his Name.
Let the whole earth stand in awe of him.
Tell it out among the heathen that the Lord is King : and that he shall judge the people righteously.
Let the whole earth stand in awe of him.
O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.
Sing to the Lord, and praise his Name : be telling of his salvation from day to day, and his wonders unto all people.
As for the gods of the heathen, they are but idols.
Their idols are silver and gold : even the work of men's hands.
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About Ascribe unto the Lord
Samuel Sebastian Wesley's Ascribe unto the Lord is a grand anthem for SATB choir, drawing its text from the Psalms. Its powerful words call for the acknowledgment of God's might and kingly authority, proclaiming His judgment and salvation to all nations. The music reflects this grandeur, suitable for occasions demanding a majestic and uplifting statement of faith. The text urges the listener to praise the Lord for His wonders, contrasting this with the impotence of idols. Wesley's setting, in English, would have been a staple in cathedral and large parish church services, its rich harmonies and declamatory style conveying the biblical message with conviction.
