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In my trouble I called upon the Lord
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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In my trouble I called upon the Lord by William Knapp — Lyrics
In my Trouble I call'd upon the Lord, and complained unto my God.
So he heard my Voice.
The Earth trembled and quak'd, the Foundations of the Hills shook and were removed,
because he was wrath.
There went a Smoke out in his Presence and a consuming Fire out of his Mouth,
so that coals were kindled.
The Lord also thunder'd out of Heav'n,
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About In my trouble I called upon the Lord
This anthem by William Knapp is a dramatic setting of a text from Psalm 18, expressing the composer's profound trust in God during times of great adversity. The music vividly portrays the initial turmoil and divine wrath described in the opening verses, with the SATB choir conveying the trembling earth and consuming fire. However, the text shifts to a powerful declaration of deliverance and gratitude, culminating in a resolve to sing praises. Knapp’s setting would be fitting for services of thanksgiving or for occasions where deliverance from hardship is a central theme, offering a rich and evocative choral experience.
