Chandos Anthems, Vol. 1

George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)

Chandos Anthem No.1. 'O, be joyful in the Lord' 19:39
1 Sonata 2:14
Tenor & Chorus
2 O be joyful in the Lord, all ye lands: 2:00
Chorus
3 Serve the Lord with gladness, and come from his presence with a song. 2:12
Soprano & Duet
4 Be ye sure that the Lord he is God; it is he that has made us, and now we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. 2:36
Chorus
5 O go your way into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and speak good of his Name. 3:14
Soprano, Tenor & Bass. Trio
6 For the Lord is gracious, his mercy is everlasting: and his truth endureth from generation to generation. 2:43
Chorus
7 Glory be to the Father, glory be to the Son: and to the Holy Ghost. 1:35
Chorus
8 As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be; world without end. Amen. 3:05

Chandos Anthem No.2. 'In the Lord put I my trust' 21:46
9 Sonata 3:54
Chorus
10 In the Lord I put my trust! How say you then to my soul she shall flee as a bird unto the hill? 4:07
Tenor
11 God is a constant sure defence against oppressing rage, as troubles rise, his needful aids in our behalf egage. 2:70
Chorus
12 Behold! The wicked bend their bow, and ready fix their dart, lurking in ambush to destroy the man of upright heart. 2:44
Tenor
13 But God, who hears the suff'ring pow'r, and their oppression knows, will soon arise and give them rest in spite of all their foes. 2:22
Chorus
14 Snares, fire and brimstone on their heads shall in one tempest show'r: this dreaful mixture his revenge into their cup shall pour. 1:36
Tenor
15 The righteous Lord will righteous deeds with signal favour grace, and to the upright man disclose the brightness of his face. 2:05
Chorus
16 Then shall my song, with praise inspir'd, to thee my God ascend, who to thy servants in distress such bounty didst extend. 2:21

Chandos Anthem No.3. 'Have mercy upon me' 19:34
17 Sonata 3:26
Chorus
18 Have mercy upon me, O God, after thy great goodness: according to the multitude of thy mercies do away mine offences. 3:59
Soprano & Tenor. Duet
19 Wash me thoroughly from my wickedness: and cleanse me from my sin. 2:55
Tenor
20 For I acknowledge my faults: and my sin is ever before me. 0:44
Tenor
21 Against thee only have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: that thou mightest be justified in thy saying, and clear'd when thou art judg'd. 1:36
Chorus
22 Thou shalt make me hear of joy and gladness: that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice. 2:16
Soprano
23 Make me a clean heart, O God: and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from the presence: and take not thy holy spirit from me. OI give me the comfort of thy help again: and stablish me with thy free Spirit. 2:41
Chorus
24 Then shall I teach Thy ways unto the wicked: and sinners shall be converted unto Thee. 1:57
60:30

Lynne Dawson soprano
Ian Partridge tenor
Michael George bass
The Sixteen
The Sixteen Orchestra
Harry Christophers
Recorded in:
St Jude on the Hill, Hampstead, London
30 November-2 December 1987
Producer(s)
Martin Compton
Sound Engineer(s)
Anthony Howell
Format: DDD
Bit Rate: 24 Bit / 96K