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King of glory, King of peace
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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King of glory, King of peace by Christopher Upton — Lyrics
King of glory, King of peace,
I will love thee;
and that love may never cease,
I will move thee.
Thou hast granted my request,
thou hast heard me;
thou didst note my working breast,
thou hast spared me.
Alleluia.
Wherefore with my utmost art
I will sing thee,
and the cream of all my heart
I will bring thee.
Though my sins against me cried,
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About King of glory, King of peace
This anthem is suitable for a variety of occasions, perhaps at the beginning of a service or as a reflective piece. Christopher Upton sets the devotional English text with a soaring melody, building to moments of praise and resolution. The SATB voicing allows for rich harmonic textures, particularly in the repeated Alleluias, which offer opportunities for powerful choral singing. The lyrics express profound gratitude for answered prayer and divine mercy, culminating in a declaration that even eternity is too short to fully extol the King of glory. This is a piece that calls for heartfelt delivery and confident choral singing.
