Give the King thy judgements (John Connould)

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• (Posted 2023-02-01)  CPDL #72481:       

Editor: Hugo Janacek (submitted 2023-02-01).   Score information: A4, 21 pages, 939 kB   Copyright: Personal

Edition notes: This edition is set at the original written pitch, and is scored for SAATB with SAB verses. This pitch is suggested for choirs with an alto soloist who is comfortable at a low register.

• (Posted 2023-02-01)  CPDL #72480:       

Editor: Hugo Janacek (submitted 2023-02-01).   Score information: A4, 22 pages, 942 kB   Copyright: Personal

Edition notes: This edition is transposed a tone above the original written pitch, and is scored for SAATB with SAB verses. This pitch is suggested for choirs with a bass soloist comfortable at a high register, and an alto soloist who is comfortable at a moderately low register.

• (Posted 2023-02-01)  CPDL #72479:       

Editor: Hugo Janacek (submitted 2023-02-01).   Score information: A4, 21 pages, 939 kB   Copyright: Personal

Edition notes: This edition is transposed a tone below the original written pitch, and is scored for ATTBB with ATB verses.

General Information

Title: Give the King thy judgements
Composer: John Connould
Lyricist:
Number of voices: 5vv   Voicings: SAATB or ATTBB
Genre: Sacred, Anthem

Language: English
Instruments: Organ

First published: ca. 1670
Description: This is one of Connould’s grandest verse anthems. It is likely it was intended to be performed on the ‘King’s Day’. This traditionally coincided with Epiphany, but this was later moved to the separate celebration of the Accession of the Monarch. It may also be performed on any occasion where prayers for the Royal Family are suitable. This includes services of Evensong and Matins where the State Prayers are used.

Original text and translations

English text

Give the King thy judgements, O Lord: and thy righteousness unto the King's son.
Then shall he judge the people according unto right: and defend the poor.
The mountains also shall bring peace: and the little hills righteousness unto the people.
He shall come down like rain into the fleece of wool: ev'n as the drops that water the earth.
In his time shall the righteous flourish: and abundance of peace, so long as the moon endureth.
His dominion shall be also from one sea to the other: and from the flood unto the world's end.
They that dwell in the wilderness shall kneel before him: his enemies shall lick the dust.
The kings of Tarshish and of the Isles shall bring presents: the kings of Arabia and Saba shall bring gifts.
All kings shall fall down before him: all nations shall do him service.
He shall live, and unto him shall be giv'n of the gold of Arabia: prayer shall be made ever unto him, and daily shall he be praised.
Hallelujah.