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Great God, whose universal sway
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Great God, whose universal sway by Thomas Jarman — Lyrics
Psalmus, in Salomonem.
Deus, judicium tuum regi da, et justitiam tuam filio regis;
judicare populum tuum in justitia, et pauperes tuos in judicio.
Suscipiant montes pacem populo, et colles justitiam.
Judicabit pauperes populi, et salvos faciet filios pauperum, et humiliabit
calumniatorem.
Et permanebit cum sole, et ante lunam, in generatione et generationem.
Descendet sicut pluvia in vellus, et sicut stillicidia stillantia super terram.
Orietur in diebus ejus justitia, et abundantia pacis, donec auferatur luna.
Et dominabitur a mari usque ad mare, et a flumine usque ad terminos orbis terrarum.
Coram illo procident Aethiopes, et inimici ejus terram lingent.
Reges Tharsis et insulae munera offerent; reges Arabum et Saba
dona adducent:
et adorabunt eum omnes reges terrae; omnes gentes servient ei.
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About Great God, whose universal sway
This setting of Great God, whose universal sway opens with a sense of grandeur, with the SATB voices creating a rich, layered texture. The music immediately conveys a powerful and stately character, befitting the text. The composer Thomas Jarman crafts a setting that is both majestic and deeply felt, exploring the profound themes of justice and peace inherent in the psalm. The interplay between the vocal lines provides a dynamic yet cohesive whole, building towards moments of profound reflection. The Latin text, a psalm attributed to Solomon, speaks of divine judgment and the establishment of justice and peace throughout the earth, themes that are vividly brought to life through the music's sweeping lines and harmonic depth. The piece offers a significant and rewarding experience for choirs looking for a substantial sacred work.
