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Hear my words, ye people
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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Hear my words, ye people by Charles Hubert Hastings Parry — Lyrics
Hear my words, ye people
give ear unto me all ye that have knowledge
Let us choose to us judgement,
let us know among ourselves what is good.
Behold, God is mighty,
and despiseth not any.
He is mighty in strength and in wisdom.
Behold He is great, and we know Him not
Neither can the number of his years be searched out.
The Lord's seat is in heav'n…
Clouds and darkness are round about Him
Righteousness and judgment are the habitation of His seat
He decketh himself with light as with a garment
and spreadeth out the heav'ns like a curtain.
He layeth the beams of His chambers in the waters
and maketh the clouds His chariots.
and walketh upon the wings of the wind
He bowed the heav'ns and came down
and it was dark under His feet.
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About Hear my words, ye people
Charles Hubert Hastings Parry's anthem Hear my words, ye people is a substantial work for double choir (SATB.SATB). The English text, drawn from scripture, calls for reflection on God's might and wisdom. It opens with a direct address, 'Hear my words, ye people', urging listeners to consider judgement and what is good. The text then expands to contemplate God's omnipresence and majesty, describing His power and presence in creation. The contrasting forces of the double choir allow for moments of grandeur and intimacy, suiting the profound theological statements made within the libretto. This anthem is a significant piece for large choral forces.
