This work, written for AAB soli, SATB chorus and orchestra, was first performed at the thanksgiving for the Treaty of Utrecht held in St Paul's Cathedral, London, on 7th July 1713. Together with Te Deum, it was quickly establishedin standard use on such occasions as the Festivals of the Sons of the Clergy. This vocal score, edited by Watkins Shaw, includes an organ arrangement of Handel's instrumental score.
- ISBN: 9780853602798 (0853602794)
