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I know that my Redeemer liveth
Staff Notation • Sacred, Burial / Funeral Hymns
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · Jon Riding
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I know that my Redeemer liveth by Thomas Tomkins — Lyrics
I know that my redeemer liveth,
and that I shall rise out of the earth in the last day,
and shall be covered again with my skin,
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About I know that my Redeemer liveth
Thomas Tomkins was one of the last great figures of the English madrigal school, yet he also composed extensively for the church. This anthem, I know that my Redeemer liveth, is a powerful setting of a deeply consoling biblical text, Job 19:25-26, expressing faith in the resurrection. Scored for SATB choir, Tomkins’s music powerfully conveys the profound hope and certainty of the words, painting a vivid picture of the final redemption and reunion with God. It is an exemplary piece from the English sacred tradition, offering solace and affirmation through its majestic and moving musical language. Its enduring strength makes it a fitting choice for memorial services and times of reflection.
