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In Jewry is God known
Staff Notation • Sacred, Verse anthems
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In Jewry is God known by John Clarke-Whitfeld — Lyrics
In finem, in laudibus. Psalmus Asaph, canticum ad Assyrios.
Notus in Judæa Deus; in Israël magnum nomen ejus.
Et factus est in pace locus ejus, et habitatio ejus in Sion.
Ibi confregit potentias arcuum, scutum, gladium, et bellum.
Illuminans tu mirabiliter a montibus aeternis;
turbati sunt omnes insipientes corde. Dormierunt somnum suum,
et nihil invenerunt omnes viri divitiarum in manibus suis.
Ab increpatione tua, Deus Jacob, dormitaverunt qui ascenderunt equos.
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About In Jewry is God known
This anthem by John Clarke-Whitfeld, for SATB choir, is suitable for use in services where the Old Testament lesson is Psalm 76. The Latin text, beginning with verses from Psalm 76, speaks of God's mighty power and his judgment on his enemies, ultimately bringing salvation to the meek. The composer sets these words with a grand and majestic tone, reflecting the text's themes of divine omnipotence and ultimate justice. The SATB voicing allows for rich harmonic textures and dramatic contrasts, making it a powerful choice for a choir seeking a substantial anthem that combines theological depth with musical splendour. Its sacred nature and verse anthem style lend themselves to a formal liturgical setting.
