O God, the proud are risen (Thomas Tomkins)

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• (Posted 2008-12-06)  CPDL #18505:     

Editor: Diana Thompson (submitted 2008-12-06).   Score information: A4, 8 pages, 121 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Minor errors corrected and midi file added (2008-12-06).

• (Posted 2008-12-06)  CPDL #18506:   

Editor: Diana Thompson (submitted 2008-12-06).   Score information: A4, 8 pages, 121 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Alternative version revoiced to remove very low notes from alto parts. Otherwise identical to version above.

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Title: O God, the proud are risen
Composer: Thomas Tomkins
Source of text: Psalm 86 vv. 14-15

Number of voices: 8vv   Voicing: SSAATTBB
Genre: Sacred, Anthem

Language: English
Instruments: Organ or a cappella

First published: 1668 in Musica Deo sacra, no. 6.6
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English text

O God, the proud are risen against me: and the assembly of violent men,
Which have not thee before their eyes, seek after my soul.
Bu thou, O Lord, art a pitiful God, and a merciful God:
Slow to anger, and great in goodness and truth.