5. How excellent thy Name, O Lord

From Saul, HWV 53, Act I, Scene I

Composer	George Frideric Handel
Key	C major
Meter	4/4
Length	68 measures

English text
Chorus
How excellent Thy name, O Lord,
In all the world is known!
Above all Heavn’s, O King ador’d,
How hast thou set Thy glorious throne!
Hallelujah!
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About the text

Author: Charles Jennens

Instrumentation

Oboe I
Oboe II
Fagotto
Tromba I
Tromba II
Trombone I
Trombone II
Trombone III
Timpani
Violino I
Violino II
Viola
Soprano
Alto
Tenore
Basso (vocal)
Violoncello
Violone + Cembalo + Organo

Resources

Full score: Hallische Händel-Ausgabe I/13, p. 51, p. 51
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