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He Shall Come Down Like Rain
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 · William M. Worden
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He Shall Come Down Like Rain by Dudley Buck — Lyrics
He shall come down like rain,
upon the mown grass, like showers that water the earth.
In His days shall the righteous flourish,
and abundance of peace so long the moon endureth.
His name shall endure forever,
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About He Shall Come Down Like Rain
Dudley Buck's anthem opens with a sense of gentle descent, as the SATB choir enters with a flowing melody that evokes the "rain" of the text. The music builds with the scriptural assurance of flourishing righteousness and enduring peace. This is a powerful setting of a richly evocative biblical passage, offering a message of hope and divine blessing. The work moves from a tender opening to a climactic declaration, filling the earth with God's glory. Its soaring lines and confident harmonies make it a compelling choice for sacred occasions, conveying profound spiritual assurance.
