Zadok the Priest (Henry Lawes)

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• (Posted 2023-02-26)  CPDL #72851: 

Editor: Richard Shakeshaft (submitted 2023-02-26).   Score information: A4   Copyright: Personal

Edition notes: Accompanied 4-part edition with opening symphony; see editorial note for further information. A preview is available, but name and email are required to download complete free licensed copies.

• (Posted 2023-01-31)  CPDL #72464: 

Editor: Richard Shakeshaft (submitted 2023-01-31).   Score information: Unknown   Copyright: Personal

Edition notes: Unaccompanied 4-part edition; see editorial note for further information. A preview is available, but name and email are required to download complete free licensed copies.

General Information

Title: Zadok the Priest
Composer: Henry Lawes
Lyricist:
Number of voices: 4vv   Voicing: SATB
Genre: Sacred, Unknown

Language: English
Instruments: Unknown

First published: 1661
Description: written for the Coronation of Charles II in 1661

Original text and translations

English text

Zadok, the Priest, and Nathan, the Prophet, anointed Solomon King;
and all the people rejoic'd, and said:
God save the King, long live the King, may the King live for ever!
Amen! Alleluja!