The Sixteen, Harry Christophers, Ian Partridge, Lynne Dawson, Michael George - Handel: Chandos Anthems, Vol. 1 (1988)

Tracklist:

Chandos Anthem No. 1, HWV 246, "O, be joyful in the Lord"
01. Sonata - 00:02:11
02. O be joyful in the Lord, all ye lands (Tenor & Chorus) - 00:01:59
03. Serve the Lord with gladness, and come from his presence with a song - 00:02:12
04. Be ye sure that the Lord he is God (Soprano & Tenor) - 00:02:37
05. O go your way into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise - 00:03:12
06. For the Lord is gracious, his mercy is everlasting (Soprano, Tenor & Bass) - 00:02:43
07. Glory be to the Father, glory be to the son (Chorus) - 00:01:34
08. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be (Chorus) - 00:03:12

Chandos Anthem No. 2, HWV 247, "In the Lord put I my trust"
09. Sonata - 00:03:54
10. In the Lord I put my trust! (Chorus) - 00:04:06
11. God is a constant sure defence against oppressing rage (Tenor) - 00:02:34
12. Behold! The wicked bend their bow (Chorus) - 00:02:44
13. But God, who hears the suff'ring pow'r (Tenor) - 00:02:22
14. Snares, fire and brimstone on their heads shall in one tempest shower - 00:01:35
15. The righteous Lord will righteous deeds with signal favour grace (Tenor) - 00:02:05
16. Then shall my song, with praise inspir'd (Chorus) - 00:02:20

Chandos Anthem No. 3, HWV 248, "Have mercy upon me"
17. Sonata - 00:03:35
18. Have mercy upon me, O God, after thy great goodness (Chorus) - 00:03:58
19. Wash me thoroughly from my wickedness (Soprano & Tenor) - 00:02:56
20. For I acknowledge my faults (Tenor) - 00:00:43
21. Against thee only have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight (Tenor) - 00:01:35
22. Thou shalt make me hear of joy and gladness (Chorus) - 00:02:16
23. Make me a clean heart, O God (Soprano) - 00:02:40
24. Then shall I teach Thy ways unto the wicked (Chorus) - 00:01:55

Performers:
Lynne Dawson (soprano)
Ian Partridge (tenor)
Michael George (bass)
The Sixteen Choir & Orchestra
Harry Christophers