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I give you a new commandment
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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I give you a new commandment by John Sheppard — Lyrics
A new commandment give I unto you, saith the Lord, that ye love together, as I have loved you, that e'en so ye love one another.
By this shall ev'ry man know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.
About I give you a new commandment
John Sheppard's I give you a new commandment sets a passage from the Gospel of John, where Christ establishes love as the defining characteristic of his followers. The text speaks directly to the disciples, urging them to love one another as Christ has loved them, and to allow this love to be the sign of their discipleship to the world. This powerful message is delivered by a rich TTBB and TTBarB choir, creating a resonant and compelling sound world. The composer’s setting emphasizes the solemnity and importance of Christ's words, making it an impactful choice for sacred choral programming.
