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- Judith Weir
His Mercy Endureth For Ever (2015)
- Chester Music Ltd (World)
This work was commissioned by Her Majesty’s Government and the Dean and Chapter of Westminster. It was first performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey under the direction of James O’Donnell, at a service of thanksgiving held in Westminster Abbey on Sunday 10th May 2015, to mark the 70th anniversary of VE Day.
Programme Note
Text
O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is gracious:
for his mercy endureth for ever.
O thank the Lord of all lords:
for his mercy endureth for ever.
Who only doeth great wonders:
for his mercy endureth for ever.
Who remembered us when we were in trouble:
for his mercy endureth for ever.
And hath delivered us from our enemies:
for his mercy endureth for ever.
O give thanks unto the God of heaven:
for his mercy endureth for ever.
O give thanks unto the Lord of lords:
for his mercy endureth for ever.
from Psalm 136
Eternal God, in whose kingdom no sword is
drawn but the sword of righteousness, and no
strength known but the strength of love: We pray
thee so mightily to spread abroad thy Spirit, that
all peoples may be gathered under one banner,
of the Prince of Peace; as children of one God and
Father of all; to whom be the dominion and glory
now and for ever. Amen.
from The Book of Common Prayer