I will give thanks unto Thee, O Lord, Z 20 (Henry Purcell)

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  • (Posted 2004-12-30)  CPDL #08743:    Icon_snd_globe.gif
Editor: Cátia Mendes (submitted 2004-12-30).   Score information: A4, 2 pages   Copyright: Personal
Edition notes: #1 of three anthems. A short excerpt, the 1st of 2 choruses.

General Information

Title: I will give thanks unto Thee
Composer: Henry Purcell

Number of voices: 4/5vv   Voicing: SATB
Verse: Solo SSATB
Genre: SacredVerse anthem

Language: English
Instruments: Orchestra of 4-part strings

First published:
Description: Written 1684 and famous for its solo for John Gostling, with a 2 1/2 octave range C-f'.

External websites:

Original text and translations

English.png English text

I will give thanks unto Thee, O Lord,
with my whole heart
even before the Gods
will I sing praise unto Thee.

Original text and translations may be found at Psalm 138.