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I Will Bless the Lord
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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I Will Bless the Lord by William Ellison — Lyrics
In finem. Psalmus David. Judica me, Domine, quoniam ego in innocentia mea ingressus sum,
et in Domino sperans non infirmabor.
Proba me, Domine, et tenta me; ure renes meos et cor meum.
Quoniam misericordia tua ante oculos meos est, et complacui in veritate tua.
Non sedi cum concilio vanitatis, et cum iniqua gerentibus non introibo.
Odivi ecclesiam malignantium, et cum impiis non sedebo.
Lavabo inter innocentes manus meas, et circumdabo altare tuum, Domine:
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About I Will Bless the Lord
William Ellison's setting of I Will Bless the Lord opens with a direct and compelling musical statement. The SATB voices engage in rich harmonies, creating a sound that is both grand and intimate. The text, drawn from Psalm 25, moves from a plea for divine judgment and testing to a declaration of trust and innocence. The composer masterfully shapes the music to reflect these shifting emotions, building to moments of resolute affirmation. The work also incorporates English text, weaving a narrative of faith and seeking guidance. This anthem offers a profound musical interpretation of scripture, suitable for services seeking both reflection and praise.
