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God is our hope and strength
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB.SATB · Jonathan Goodliffe
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God is our hope and strength by John Blow — Lyrics
In finem. filiis Core, pro arcanis. Psalmus.
Deus noster refugium et virtus;
adjutor in tribulationibus quae invenerunt nos nimis.
Propterea non timebimus dum turbabitur terra,
et transferentur montes in cor maris.
Sonuerunt, et et turbatae sunt aquae eorum;
conturbati sunt montes in fortitudine ejus.
Fluminis impetus laetificat civitatem Dei:
sanctificavit tabernaculum suum Altissimus.
Deus in medio ejus, non commovebitur;
adjuvabit eam Deus mane diluculo.
Conturbatae sunt gentes, et inclinata sunt regna:
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About God is our hope and strength
This powerful anthem, God is our hope and strength, is set for double choir (SATB.SATB). The text draws from Psalm 46, offering a message of steadfast faith in the face of earthly upheaval. It assures listeners that even when the land trembles and mountains fall into the sea, the city of God remains secure, with the Almighty at its heart. The composer's setting amplifies this assurance through the grandeur of two choirs, creating a rich and resonant sound. The Latin text is complemented by an English translation, making this a versatile and moving choice for services or concerts, conveying profound theological reassurance through its robust musical architecture.
