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Dedicatory Anthem
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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Dedicatory Anthem by Oliver Holden — Lyrics
Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised
In the city of our God,
In the mountain of His holiness.
Beautiful for situation,
The joy of the whole earth,
Is Mount Zion:
On the sides of the north,
The city of the great king.
God is known in her palaces for a refuge. (Psalm 48:13)
As we have heard,
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About Dedicatory Anthem
Oliver Holden's Dedicatory Anthem is a sacred work for treble, solo, bass, and tenor voices, sung in English. The text, drawn from Psalm 48, extols the grandeur and divine protection of Mount Zion, the city of the great king. The composer sets these verses with a sense of awe and jubilation, beginning with the declaration of God's greatness and leading to a triumphant affirmation of faith. The anthem's structure reflects the journey from proclamation to rejoicing, culminating in a powerful 'Hallelujah! Amen.' This piece, rooted in the tradition of American sacred music, offers a robust and resonant expression of praise and confidence in God's eternal presence and steadfastness.
