As Pants the Hart

Featuring a setting of Psalm 42, this verse anthem showcases Handel's early contributions to English church music. Likely composed between November and December 1712, it is believed to precede his Te Deum. The piece is arranged for soprano, alto, tenor, and bass soloists, along with an SATB chorus and organ accompaniment. Edited by Donald Burrows, the anthem highlights Handel's emerging style and significance in the realm of sacred music, despite the lack of historical records regarding its premiere performance.