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These are they which follow the Lamb (Revelation 14:4-5) – John Goss

Posted on October 7, 2012 Posted in Goss, John (1800-1880)

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⁴These are they which were not defiled with women; for they are virgins. These are they which follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth. These were redeemed from among men, being the firstfruits unto God and to the Lamb.

⁵And in their mouth was found no guile: for they are without fault before the throne of God.

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These are they which follow the Lamb (1859) by John Goss (1800-1880)

Deseret Chamber Singers - These Are They Which Follow the L

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Magnificat [My soul] in G (Luke 1:46-55) – Charles Villiers Stanford

Posted on September 30, 2012 Posted in Stanford, Charles Villiers (1852-1924)

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Luke 1:46-55 [Latin]

⁴⁶And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord,

⁴⁷And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.

⁴⁸For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.

⁴⁹For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name.

⁵⁰And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation.

⁵¹He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.

⁵²He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree.

⁵³He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away.

⁵⁴He hath helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy;

⁵⁵As he spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed for ever.

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From Magnificat and Nunc dimittis in G, Op. 81 (1904), by Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924)

Stanford Magnificat in G : Becky Hay, Soprano

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Performed by Chester Cathedral Nave Choir at evensong in Chester Cathedral on 13th March, 2010. Soprano Solo by Becky Hay

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Ascendit Deus [God has ascended] (Psalm 47:5; 103:19) – Peter Philips

Posted on September 23, 2012 Posted in Philips, Peter (c. 1560-1628)

English: Fragment of a print, representing Pet... — English: Fragment of a print, representing Peter Philips, English composer in the Netherlands. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Psalms 47:5; 103:19 [Latin]

⁵God ascended in hearty song; and the Lord in the voice of a trump. (God ascended with a hearty song; the Lord went up with the sound of trumpets.)

¹⁹The Lord hath made ready his seat in heaven; and his realm shall be lord of all. (The Lord hath prepared his throne in heaven; and he shall rule over all as their King.)

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Ascendit Deus (1607) by Peter Philips (c. 1560-1628)

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