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He reigns, the Lord, the Saviour reigns
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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He reigns, the Lord, the Saviour reigns by Thomas Jarman — Lyrics
Huic David, quando terra ejus restituta est.
Dominus regnavit: exsultet terra; laetentur insulae multae.
Nubes et caligo in circuitu ejus; justitia et judicium correctio
sedis ejus.
Ignis ante ipsum praecedet, et inflammabit in circuitu inimicos ejus.
Illuxerunt fulgura ejus orbi terrae; vidit, et commota est terra.
Montes sicut cera fluxerunt a facie Domini; a facie Domini omnis terra.
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About He reigns, the Lord, the Saviour reigns
This powerful SATB setting of "He reigns, the Lord, the Saviour reigns" is ideal for services of thanksgiving or general praise. The composer has crafted a jubilant anthem from the Latin text of Psalm 97, which proclaims God's might and glory over all creation. The Latin verses, celebrating God's reign, are interspersed with English translations that make the message accessible to a wider congregation. The music captures the triumphant nature of the text, with moments of grandeur and solemnity. It provides a stirring opportunity for a choir to express profound theological truths through rich, four-part harmony.
