and later in the Book of Common Prayer (1662) 1. O LORD our Governour, how excellent is Thy Name in all the world : Thou that hast set Thy glory above the heavens! 2. Out of the mouth of very babes ...

The scene later concludes with an abbreviated reprise of this regal chorus, “How Excellent Thy Name,” appended by a joyfully contrapuntal “Alleluia!” that at its conclusion hints toward ...