What are the lyrics of "LET GOD ARISE" (No. 2) by George Fredrick Handel?

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"LET GOD ARISE" (No. 2) was composed by George Fredrick Handel.

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"LET GOD ARISE" (No. 2) is sung in English.

"LET GOD ARISE" (No. 2) by George Fredrick Handel — Lyrics & Sheet Music (PDF)

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Composer: George Fredrick Handel

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"LET GOD ARISE" (No. 2) by George Fredrick Handel — Lyrics

Let God arise, Let God arise, And let his enemies be scatter'd, And let his enemies be scatter'd, be scatter'd, Scatter'd, be scatter'd, be scatter'd, be scatter'd, Be scatter'd, be scatter'd, be scatter'd, His enemies be scatter'd, be scatter'd, be scatter'd, Scatter'd, be scatter'd, be scatter'd, Be scatter'd, be scatter'd, be scatter'd. Let God arise, Let God arise, And let his enemies be scatter'd, be scatter'd, And let his enemies be scatter'd, And let his enemies be scatter'd, be scatter'd, be scatter'd, Let his enemies be scatter'd, let his enemies be scatter'd,

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About "LET GOD ARISE" (No. 2)

"Let God Arise" is a magnificent classical chorus by the great G.F. Handel, drawn from his celebrated anthems and widely embraced by Nigerian Catholic and classical choirs for grand occasions. Setting the powerful words of Psalm 68, the piece opens with a commanding, majestic call for the Lord to reveal His glory and scatter His enemies. In the choir loft, this translates to bold, declarative entries from the voices, building a wall of sound that fills the church with a sense of divine triumph.

The second section shifts into a driving, energetic triple meter, where the voices chase each other in a lively fugue on the words "let them also that hate him, flee before him." Rehearsing this requires sharp rhythmic precision and breath control, as the sopranos, altos, tenors, and basses weave through Handel's intricate runs. When performed at a choir concert or a major feast day, its sheer momentum and triumphant final chords leave both the singers and the congregation deeply moved by the majesty of God.