5. See, from the op’ning skies

From Solomon, HWV 67, Act I, Scene I

Composer	George Frideric Handel
Key	B flat major
Meter	4/4
Length	10 measures

English text
Zadok
See, from the op’ning skies
Descending flames involve the sacrifice;
And lo! within the sacred dome
That gleamy light,
Profusely bright,
Declares the Lord of hosts is come.
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About the text

• Author: Moses Mendes?
• Bible: the First Book of Kings and the Second Book of Chronicle

Instrumentation

Resources

• Full score: Hallische Händel-Ausgabe I/27.1, p. 72
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• Wikipedia ›

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