【Anthem】Will Todd: The Call of Wisdom ╬ The Diamond Choir of St Paul's Cathedral.

※ Music by: Will Todd (b.1970)
※ Lyrics by: Michael Hampel (b.1967)
※ Based on: Proverbs 8:1-17
※ Genre: Sacred, Anthem
※ Number of voices: 4vv
※ Voicing: SATB
※ Language: English
※ Choir of: The Diamond Choir, St Paul's Cathedral
※ Directed by: Andrew Carwood
※ Event: The Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II (5 June 2012)

§ Lyrics §

Lord of wisdom, Lord of truth,
Lord of justice, Lord of mercy;
Walk beside us down the years
Till we see you in your glory.

Striving to attain the heights,
Turning in a new direction,
Entering a lonely place,
Welcoming a friend or stranger.

I am here, I am with you.
I have called; do you hear me?
I am here, I am here, I am with you.

Silver is of passing worth,
Gold is not of constant value,
Jewels sparkle for a while:
What you long for is not lasting.

I am here, I am with you.
I have called; do you hear me?
I am here, I am here, I am with you.

Rulers govern under me
With my insight and my wisdom.
Those who love me know my love;
Those who seek me find their answer.

I am here, I am with you.
I have called; do you hear me?
I am here, I am here, I am with you.
I am here, I am with you.
I have called; do you hear me?
I am here, I am here, I am with you.

God the Father, God the Son,
Holy Spirit, co-eternal;
Glory, glory be ascribed to you
Now and to the end of ages.

I am here, I am with you.
I have called; do you hear me?
I am here, I am here, I am with you.