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I Thank You O Holy Lord
Staff Notation • Sacred, Liturgical music
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I Thank You O Holy Lord by Nicholas Azza — Lyrics
I THANK YOU O HOLY LORD
1. I thank you, O Holy Lord, Almighty Father, Eternal God.
You have deigned not through any merits of mine but out of your goodness
to satisfy me a sinner, your unworthy lowly servant,
with the precious body and blood of your son, our Lord Jesus Christ.
2. I pray that this Holy Communion be not a condemnation to me,
But be a saving plea for forgiveness, my prayer to you, my Lord.
May it be to me the armour of faith, be the shinning shield of goodwill.
May it be the emptying of all vices, and purging of lustful desires.
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About I Thank You O Holy Lord
Nicholas Azza’s setting of I Thank You O Holy Lord opens with a clear statement of the main theme, which is then developed through rich SATB harmonies. The music flows with a gentle, devotional character, providing a reflective setting for the English liturgical text. The composer’s skill is evident in the way the voices move, creating both independence and a unified sense of purpose. The work expresses profound gratitude and prayer for spiritual benefit following Holy Communion, with sections on protection, the purging of desires, and the increase of virtues. It is a prayer of thanksgiving and a plea for spiritual strength and growth.
