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God’s Defense of His City and People
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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God’s Defense of His City and People by William Ellison — 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’s Defense of His City and People
William Ellison’s anthem, God’s Defense of His City and People, is a powerful setting of Psalm 46. The text, presented in both Latin and English, speaks of God as our refuge and strength, a helper in times of trouble. The music would be suitable for occasions when the choir wishes to offer a message of reassurance and divine protection. The composer’s SATB setting emphasizes the text’s declaration that even when the earth is shaken and mountains fall into the sea, God is in the midst of His city, and it shall not be moved. The anthem conveys a sense of unwavering faith and the ultimate security found in God’s presence, offering solace and strength to both singers and listeners.
