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I sat down under his shadow
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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3 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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I sat down under his shadow by Edward Bairstow — Lyrics
I sat down under his shadow with great delight, and his fruit was sweet to my taste.
He brought me to the banqueting house, and his banner over me was love.
About I sat down under his shadow
The SATB choir is immediately immersed in a rich, contrapuntal texture, with flowing melodic lines and harmonies that create a sense of profound peace and security. Bairstow crafts a musical setting that vividly illustrates the text's imagery of rest and refreshment. The music swells to express the delight of finding solace, with the choir building to moments of fervent devotion. The interplay between the voices evokes the intimacy and security described in the Song of Solomon, culminating in a powerful affirmation of love.
