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<poem>Glory to God. The strong cemented walls, the tott'ring tow'rs, the pond'rous ruin | <poem>Glory to God. The strong cemented walls, the tott'ring tow'rs, the pond'rous ruin falls. | ||
The nations tremble at the dreadful sound. Heav'n thunders, tempests roar, and groans the ground.< poem> | The nations tremble at the dreadful sound. Heav'n thunders, tempests roar, and groans the ground.< poem> | ||
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CPDL #20638:
Capella
- Editor: James Gibb (submitted 2009-12-23). Score information: A4, 11 pages, 209 kB Copyright: CPDL
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General Information
Title: Glory to God
Larger work: Joshua, HWV 64
Composer: George Frideric Handel
Lyricist: Thomas Morell
Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: SATB
Genre: Sacred, Oratorio
Language: English
Instruments: Keyboard
Published: 1748
Description: Written 1747. First performance 1748 at Covent Garden, London. Libretto by Thomas Morell.
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<poem>Glory to God. The strong cemented walls, the tott'ring tow'rs, the pond'rous ruin falls.
The nations tremble at the dreadful sound. Heav'n thunders, tempests roar, and groans the ground.< poem>