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God, which as upon this day
Staff Notation • Sacred, Verse anthems
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AATTBBBB, SSAATTBB · Ross Jallo
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God, which as upon this day by Thomas Tomkins — Lyrics
God, which as upon this day hast taught the hearts of thy faithful people,
by sending to them the light of thy Holy Sp'rit:
Grant us by the same Sp'rit to have a right judgment in all things,
and evermore to rejoice in his holy comfort.
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About God, which as upon this day
Thomas Tomkins's God, which as upon this day is a majestic verse anthem, suitable for Pentecost. The text, a prayer for guidance and comfort from the Holy Spirit, is set for a large choir, specified here as SSAATTBB or AATTBBBB, allowing for rich, resonant sonorities. Tomkins, a leading figure of the English madrigal school and cathedral music, crafts a devotional work that reflects the theological significance of the text. The music would have been intended for the grand spaces of the Jacobean church, its grandeur matching the solemnity of the occasion. This is a significant work from the late English Renaissance, offering substantial musical challenges and rewards.
