Almighty and everlasting God (Orlando Gibbons)

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• (Posted 2017-12-08)  CPDL #47927:         

Editor: James Gibb (submitted 2017-12-08).   Score information: A4, 4 pages, 55 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Transposed up a minor 3rd to A♭ major. Note values halved.

• (Posted 2015-11-10)  CPDL #37484:       

Editor: Andrew Sims (submitted 2015-11-10).   Score information: A4, 3 pages, 74 kB   Copyright: Public Domain

Edition notes: A bar-less edition in A♭ major.

• (Posted 2011-10-05)  CPDL #24663:     

Editor: Edward Tambling (submitted 2011-10-05).   Score information: A4, 3 pages, 48 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: In the original key F major (and in original note values) for ATTB.

• (Posted 2009-02-23)  CPDL #18956: 

Editor: Rod Mather (submitted 2009-02-23).   Score information: A4, 5 pages, 60 kB   Copyright: Personal

Edition notes: In A major. Note values halved.

• (Posted 2000-03-07)  CPDL #00731:        (Finale 1998)

Editor: Rafael Ornes (submitted 2000-03-07).   Score information: Letter, 3 pages, 68 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: In F major. Note values halved.

General Information

Title: Almighty and Everlasting God
Composer: Orlando Gibbons
Source of text: Collect for the Third Sunday after Epiphany

Number of voices: 4vv   Voicings: SATB or ATTB
Genre: Sacred, Anthem

Language: English
Instruments: A cappella

First published: 1641
    2nd published: 1768 in Cathedral Music, Volume 2, p. 56
    3rd published: 1933 in The Church Anthem Book, p. 5
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Original text and translations

English text Almighty and everlasting God, mercifully look upon our infirmities, and in all our dangers and necessities stretch forth thy right hand to help and defend us, through Christ our Lord. Amen.

German translation Allmächtiger und ewiger Gott, schaue gnädig auf unsere Sünden herab, und in all unseren Ängsten und Nöten strecke deine rechte Hand aus, uns zu helfen und zu behüten durch Jesus Christus unseren Herrn. Amen.