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Benedicite
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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Benedicite by George F. Bristow — Lyrics
Oh all ye boys and girls, Bless ye the Lord, praise Him, and magnify Him for ever.
Oh all ye blossoms and buds, Bless ye the Lord…
O ye flowers and fruits, Bless ye the Lord…
Oh ye shells of ocean, Bless ye the Lord…
Oh ye spirits of blessed infants, beholding the face of God always, Bless ye the Lord…
Oh ye birds and butterflies, Bless ye the Lord…
Oh ye diamonds and pearls, Bless ye the Lord…
Oh ye bright colors of the rainbow, Bless ye the Lord…
Oh ye blue and golden clouds of heaven, Bless ye the Lord…
Oh ye oaks, and maples in gay apparel of autumn, Bless ye the Lord…
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About Benedicite
George F. Bristow's Benedicite is a sacred anthem for SATB choir, sung in English. The text, drawn from the Book of Common Prayer's Benedicite, invokes a sweeping array of creation to praise God. From "boys and girls" and "flowers and fruits" to "spirits of blessed infants" and "bright colors of the rainbow," the anthem builds a vibrant, inclusive call to worship. The composer's setting reflects the grand scope of this universal praise, with the choir's voices rising together in magnification. This is a powerful and uplifting work, ideal for services seeking to express the boundless nature of divine glory through all things.
