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Be light and glad, in God rejoice
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Be light and glad, in God rejoice by Joseph Key — Lyrics
In finem, pro torcularibus. Psalmus ipsi Asaph.
Exsultate Deo adjutori nostro ; jubilate Deo Jacob.
Sumite psalmum, et date tympanum ; psalterium jucundum cum cithara.
Buccinate in neomenia tuba, in insigni die solemnitatis vestræ :
quia præceptum in Israël est, et judicium Deo Jacob.
Testimonium in Joseph posuit illud, cum exiret de terra Ægypti ;
linguam quam non noverat, audivit.
Divertit ab oneribus dorsum ejus ; manus ejus in cophino servierunt.
In tribulatione invocasti me, et liberavi te.
Exaudivi te in abscondito tempestatis ;
probavi te apud aquam contradictionis.
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About Be light and glad, in God rejoice
This jubilant anthem, Be light and glad, in God rejoice, is ideal for occasions of thanksgiving and praise. Joseph Key sets a text that begins with a call to exultation, drawing from Psalm 81. The piece moves between a powerful Latin original and an English translation, reflecting the psalmist's joyous urging to celebrate God. Scored for SATB choir, it offers rich harmonic possibilities and opportunities for expressive dynamic contrast, building towards a climactic affirmation of faith. Its congregational hymn-like character makes it accessible for a wide range of church choirs looking for uplifting repertoire.
