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Composer
Mattilda Middleton
Text Sarum Primer, 1514
Voicing Solo or unison choir, organ
Topic Benediction, Prayer
Price $2.25 (U.S.)
Released 7/23 Cat. no. 420-224
Difficulty Mod. Easy
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Description
Mattilda Middleton’s lyric setting of the famous text from the Sarum Primer is equally suitable for unison voices (mixed or non-mixed) or as a vocal solo. Though laid out for organ, the accompaniment can also be played on the piano.
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Review
"Equally intended for soloist or unison choir, this gentle song-like setting of familiar words could be used in many musical and liturgical contexts. The organ accompaniment operates as a duet with the vocal line, complementing rather than doubling the melody. The brevity of the setting shows economy of means while making a musical statement substantial enough to match the text. Middleton's memorable tune ensures that this anthem would complement and coexist with other settings of the same text without duplicating the effect." --AAM Journal, May/June 2025
Anthem text
God be in my head,
and in my understanding.
God be in my eyes,
and in my looking.
God be in my mouth,
and in my speaking.
God be in my heart,
and in my thinking.
God be at mine end,
and in my departing.
--Sarum Primer, 1514 |
