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Double chant in G major
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anglican chants
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Double chant in G major by William Crotch — Lyrics
Laus cantici ipsi David. Venite, exsultemus Domino; jubilemus Deo salutari nostro;
praeoccupemus faciem ejus in confessione, et in psalmis jubilemus ei:
quoniam Deus magnus Dominus, et rex magnus super omnes deos.
Quia in manu ejus sunt omnes fines terrae, et altitudines montium ipsius sunt;
quoniam ipsius est mare, et ipse fecit illud, et siccam manus ejus formaverunt.
Venite, adoremus, et procidamus, et ploremus ante Dominum qui fecit nos:
quia ipse est Dominus Deus noster, et nos populus pascuae ejus, et oves manus ejus.
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About Double chant in G major
This setting of Psalm 95, Venite, exultemus Domino, opens the Book of Common Prayer's daily service. The Latin text, often sung at Matins, encourages joyful praise and confession to God as king and creator. William Crotch's double chant for SATB voices offers a solemn yet uplifting musical setting suitable for regular liturgical use. While the original Latin is provided, the familiar English translation ensures its accessibility for Anglican choirs. The chant's structure allows for the congregational recitation of the psalms, making it a practical and versatile choice for services where responsive prayer is customary.
