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Come, ye children
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · Peter Gibson
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Come, ye children by John Goldwin — Lyrics
Davidi, cum immutavit vultum suum coram Achimelech, et dimisit eum, et abiit.
Benedicam Dominum in omni tempore; semper laus ejus in ore meo.
In Domino laudabitur anima mea: audiant mansueti, et laetentur.
Magnificate Dominum mecum, et exaltemus nomen ejus in idipsum.
Exquisivi Dominum, et exaudivit me; et ex omnibus tribulationibus meis eripuit me.
Accedite ad eum, et illuminamini; et facies vestrae non confundentur.
Iste pauper clamavit, et Dominus exaudivit eum,
et de omnibus tribulationibus ejus salvavit eum.
Immittet angelus Domini in circuitu timentium eum, et eripiet eos.
Gustate et videte quoniam suavis est Dominus; beatus vir qui sperat in eo.
Timete Dominum, omnes sancti ejus, quoniam non est inopia timentibus eum.
Divites eguerunt, et esurierunt; inquirentes autem Dominum non minuentur omni bono.
Venite, filii; audite me: timorem Domini docebo vos.
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About Come, ye children
This anthem for SATB voices opens with a narrative reference to David before King Achimelech, before moving into a powerful expression of praise and trust in God. The text, a rich blend of Latin and English, draws from the Psalms, urging singers and listeners alike to magnify the Lord and to seek Him, for He hears the humble and delivers from all troubles. The composer John Goldwin sets these sacred words with a focus on the uplifting message of divine deliverance and the joyous exultation that follows. The music is crafted to reflect the deep faith and ultimate peace found in trusting the Almighty, offering a profound reflection on spiritual security and thanksgiving.
