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Jerusalem, O turn thee to the Lord
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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Jerusalem, O turn thee to the Lord by Charles Gounod — Lyrics
Jerusalem! O turn thee to the Lord, thy God.
About Jerusalem, O turn thee to the Lord
Charles Gounod's anthem Jerusalem, O turn thee to the Lord, for SATB choir, is a fervent plea for spiritual return. The text urges the ancient city to turn towards God, reflecting a deep sense of repentance and hope for divine favour. This sacred work, set in English, speaks directly to the choir's ability to convey powerful, exhortative messages. Its structure and harmonic language, characteristic of Gounod's accessible yet emotionally resonant style, make it a compelling choice for choirs looking to explore substantial anthem repertoire with a clear, devotional narrative.
