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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.

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Composer: Jacob Kimball
Format: Staff
Language: Latin, English
Pages: 2 pages
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Gloucester by Jacob Kimball — Lyrics

Alleluja. Confitemini Domino, quoniam bonus, quoniam in aeternum misericordia ejus. Confitemini Deo deorum, quoniam in aeternum misericordia ejus. Confitemini Domino dominorum, quoniam in aeternum misericordia ejus. Qui facit mirabilia magna solus, quoniam in aeternum misericordia ejus. Qui fecit caelos in intellectu, quoniam in aeternum misericordia ejus. Qui firmavit terram super aquas, quoniam in aeternum misericordia ejus. Qui fecit luminaria magna, quoniam in aeternum misericordia ejus: solem in potestatem diei, quoniam in aeternum misericordia ejus; lunam et stellas in potestatem noctis, quoniam in aeternum misericordia ejus. Qui percussit Aegyptum cum primogenitis eorum, quoniam in aeternum misericordia ejus. Qui eduxit Israël de medio eorum, quoniam in aeternum misericordia ejus, in manu potenti et brachio excelso, quoniam in aeternum misericordia ejus. Qui divisit mare Rubrum in divisiones, quoniam in aeternum misericordia ejus; et eduxit Israël per medium ejus, quoniam in aeternum misericordia ejus;
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About Gloucester

Jacob Kimball's Gloucester is a sacred work for SATB choir. It sets a Latin text from Psalm 136, celebrating God's eternal mercy and mighty deeds. The repetitive refrain, 'quoniam in aeternum misericordia ejus' (for his mercy endureth for ever), emphasizes the steadfast nature of divine love, while verses enumerate his creation of the heavens, earth, and celestial bodies, as well as his powerful acts of deliverance. This piece offers a rich, devotional experience, allowing the choir to explore the grandeur of the text through four-part harmony. The inclusion of English translation alongside the Latin facilitates a deeper understanding and connection to the scriptural message for both performers and listeners.