Why tak'th in hand the people fond, vain things to bring about?
The Kings arise, the Lords devise, in counsels met thereto,
against the Lord with false accord, against His Christ they go.
Psalm 2:1-2
A string orchestra. That it is. Composed by the brilliant Brit, Ralph Vaughan Williams, the English fantasy hymnal has a thrice repeated theme that builds throughout the 16 minute piece. The viola solo adds a poignancy to the climax of the work. Made to resemble the fluidity and unity of an organ, the score was originally constructed by Thomas Tallis for the Archbishop of Canterbury for the Psalter of 1567.
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