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Give to the Lord, ye potentates
Staff Notation • Sacred
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Give to the Lord, ye potentates by Thomas Ravenscroft — Lyrics
Psalmus David,in consummatione tabernaculi. Afferte Domino, filii Dei, afferte Domino filios arietum.
Afferte Domino gloriam et honorem; afferte Domino gloriam nomini ejus; adorate Dominum in atrio sancto ejus.
Vox Domini super aquas; Deus majestatis intonuit: Dominus super aquas multas.
Vox Domini in virtute; vox Domini in magnificentia.
Vox Domini confringentis cedros, et confringet Dominus cedros Libani:
et comminuet eas, tamquam vitulum Libani, et dilectus quemadmodum filius unicornium.
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About Give to the Lord, ye potentates
Thomas Ravenscroft's Give to the Lord, ye potentates is a powerful setting for SATB voices. The work draws on the rich tradition of sacred music, with a text that begins in Latin, "Psalmus David, in consummatione tabernaculi." This psalm, attributed to David, speaks of bringing glory and honour to the Lord, with powerful imagery of God's voice thundering over the waters and shaking the wilderness. The composer masterfully captures the grandeur and might described in the scripture. While the original text is in Latin, the English translation provided conveys the same awe-inspiring message, making it accessible for choirs and congregations alike. This piece is a compelling choice for services or concerts, highlighting both the textual gravitas and the composer's skill in setting sacred Latin and English texts.
