Hymn of Praise: #5 - I waited for the Lord

This setting of Psalm 40, verse 1, begins with a sense of patient anticipation in the strings, before the choir enters with assurance. The SATB voices move with a blend of homophonic declamation and imitative passages, charting the journey from quiet waiting to profound trust. The music perfectly captures the text’s message of steadfast hope, expressing the blessing found in reliance upon the divine. It is an uplifting anthem, suitable for services or concerts where a message of faith and perseverance is desired.