• Judith Weir
  • Truly I Tell You (2014)

  • Chester Music Ltd (World)

First performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey at the Commonwealth Day Observance, 9th March 2015.

  • org
  • SSATB
  • 4 min

Programme Note

Text

When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers,
the moon and the stars that you have ordained,

What is man, that you should be mindful of him;
the son of man, that you should seek him out?

You have made him little lower than the angels
and crown him with glory and honour.

You have given him dominion over the works of your hands
and put all things under his feet.

O Lord our governor,
how glorious is your name in all the world.

Psalm 8: 4–10

Truly I tell you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God
as a little child will never enter it.

Mark 10: 15

I will bless the Lord at all times;
his praise shall ever be in my mouth.

My soul shall glory in the Lord;
let the humble hear and be glad.

O magnify the Lord with me;
let us exalt his name together.

I sought the Lord and he answered me
and delivered me from all my fears.

Psalm 34: 1–4

Truly I tell you .

Media

Weir: Truly I tell you

Reviews

Truly I tell you is a four-minute, useful church anthem that is not too difficult, from the current Master of the Queen’s Music. Verses from Psalms 8 and 34 frame Mark 10.15 ‘Truly I tell you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will never enter it.’ Much of the four-part writing doubles sopranos with tenors and altos with basses, making it easier to learn, but there is never a sense of writing to make it easy – the music feels naturally conceived that way. A good organist will make the playful organ part sparkle. Highly recommended.
RSCM Church Music Quarterly
6th January 2016

Discography

Dove, Weir & Martin: Choral Works

Dove, Weir & Martin: Choral Works
  • Label
    Hyperion
  • Catalogue Number
    CDA68350
  • Conductor
    James O'Donnell
  • Ensemble
    Choir of Westminster Abbey
  • Soloist
    Peter Holder, organ
  • Released
    4th February 2022