O Lord, grant the king a long life: Difference between revisions
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So shall we always sing and praise thy name. Amen.}} | So shall we [will I} always sing and praise [evermore give thanks unto] thy name [that I may daily perform my vows]. Amen.}} | ||
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Revision as of 14:30, 1 April 2021
General information
Source of text: Book of Common Prayer 1662.
Settings by composers
- Henry Aldrich SSATB (Variant 2)
- William Child SATB (Variant 1)
- James Hawkins SATB (Variant 1)
- Thomas Weelkes SATB (Variant 2)
Texts and Translations
English text
O Lord, grant the king[queen] a long life,
that his[her] years may endure throughout all generations.
He[She] shall dwell before God for ever.
O, prepare thy loving mercy and faithfulness,
that they may preserve him[her].
- Variant 1
As for his[her] enemies, clothe them all with shame;
but upon himself[herself] let his[her] crown flourish.
Hallelujah.
- Variant 2
So shall we [will I} always sing and praise [evermore give thanks unto] thy name [that I may daily perform my vows]. Amen.