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If the Lord himself had not been on our side
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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If the Lord himself had not been on our side by William Child — Lyrics
Canticum graduum. Nisi quia Dominus erat in nobis, dicat nunc Israël,
nisi quia Dominus erat in nobis: cum exsurgerent homines in nos,
forte vivos deglutissent nos; cum irasceretur furor eorum in nos,
forte aquae absorbuisset nos;
torrentem pertransivit anima nostra;
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About If the Lord himself had not been on our side
William Child's setting of If the Lord himself had not been on our side is a fine example of English sacred music. The text, drawn from Psalm 124, expresses profound gratitude for divine deliverance from grave danger. The composer vividly depicts the relief and praise of those who have been saved, with the SATB voices building to a powerful affirmation of God as the creator of heaven and earth. The contrasting moods of the psalm are reflected in the music, moving from anxious plea to triumphant confidence. This anthem is particularly suited to services of thanksgiving or remembrance, offering a moving reflection on faith and protection.
