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Deliverance
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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Deliverance by William Billings — Lyrics
I will love Thee, I will love Thee,
O Lord, my strength.
In my distress I called to the Lord,
And cried unto my God,
And He heard my voice out of His temple,
And my cry reached the ear of my God.
Chorus
Therefore I will love Thee,
O Lord, my strength.
Then the earth did shake and tremble,
The foundations of the hills
Were removed and shaken,
Because He was wroth.
He bowed the heav'ns also and came down,
And darkness was under His feet.
And He rode upon a cherub, and did fly
Upon the wings of the wind.
Chorus
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About Deliverance
William Billings' Deliverance is a powerful anthem for SATB choir, set to an English text drawn from Psalm 18. It is a declaration of faith and trust in God, particularly resonant in times of distress. The text vividly portrays God's intervention, describing earthquakes, thunder, and divine protection. The music likely reflects the dramatic and at times tumultuous imagery of the words, offering a compelling devotional experience. This piece would suit a service focused on themes of deliverance, protection, or the might of God, or could serve as a stirring anthem for any occasion where a strong affirmation of faith is desired.
