Preparatory.—What attitude of mind is suggested by this poem?
How does it differ from that suggested by the preceding selection? What is the difference in vocal expression?
Account for the Inflection placed on the negative statements in this poem. (Introduction, pp. [17] and [18].)
THE KING OF GLORY
Psalm xxiv
(Anthems for the Inauguration of Jerusalem)
I.—At the Foot of the Hill
first choir
The earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof; The world, and they that dwell therein. For He hath founded it upon the seas, And established it upon the floods. Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? And who shall stand in His holy place?