Give the King thy judgements (Henry Loosemore)

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• (Posted 2023-02-01)  CPDL #72485:       

Editor: Hugo Janacek (submitted 2023-02-01).   Score information: A4, 18 pages, 230 kB   Copyright: Personal

Edition notes: This edition is transposed a minor third above the original written pitch, and is scored for SSAATB with SSATBB verses. This pitch is suggested for most choirs with this distribution.

• (Posted 2023-02-01)  CPDL #72484:       

Editor: Hugo Janacek (submitted 2023-02-01).   Score information: A4, 18 pages, 232 kB   Copyright: Personal

Edition notes: This edition is transposed a fourth above the original written pitch, and is scored for SSAATB with SSATBB verses. This pitch is suggested for choirs who would prefer not to use an edition in four flats, and whose basses are comfortable in a high register.

• (Posted 2023-02-01)  CPDL #72483:       

Editor: Hugo Janacek (submitted 2023-02-01).   Score information: A4, 18 pages, 230 kB   Copyright: Personal

Edition notes: This edition is transposed a tone above the original written pitch, and is scored for SSAATB with SSATBB verses. This pitch is suggested for choirs who would prefer not to use an edition in four flats, and whose altos are comfortable in a low register.

• (Posted 2023-02-01)  CPDL #72482:       

Editor: Hugo Janacek (submitted 2023-02-01).   Score information: A4, 18 pages, 227 kB   Copyright: Personal

Edition notes: This edition is set at the original written pitch, and is scored for AATTBB with AATBBB verses.

General Information

Title: Give the King thy judgements
Composer: Henry Loosemore
Lyricist:
Number of voices: 7vv   Voicings: SSAATBB or AATTBBB
Genre: Sacred, Anthem

Language: English
Instruments: Organ

First published: ca. 1640
Description: This is one of Loosemore’s more elaborate 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 God: and thy righteousness unto the King's Son.
In his time shall the righteous flourish: Yea, and abundance of peace, so long as the Moon endureth.
His Dominion shall be also from the one Sea to the other: and from the flood unto the world's end.
His name shall endure for ever; his name shall remain under the Sun among the Posterities:
which shall be blessed through him; and all the heathen shall praise him.
And blessed be the name of his Majesty for ever: and all the earth shall be filled with his Majesty.
Amen.