O Clavis David:“O Key of David”

Summary: (http://www.discerninghearts.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/O-Key-of-David.jpg)O Key of David, O royal Power of Israel controlling at your will the gate of Heaven: Come, break down the prison walls of death for those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death; and lead your captive people into freedom. Isaiah had prophesied, AI will place the Key of the House of David on His shoulder; when he opens, no one will shut, when he shuts, no one will open.” (22:22), and “His dominion is vast and forever peaceful, from David’s throne, and over His kingdom, which he confirms and sustains by judgment and justice, both now and forever.” (9:6). For greater text and musical credit visit the  Discerning Hearts O Antiphon page (http://www.discerninghearts.com/?page_id=1941)